Stories Are in Our Bones(2020)
Stories Are in Our Bones Synopsis
In this layered short film, filmmaker Janine Windolph takes her young sons fishing with their kokum (grandmother), a residential school survivor who retains a deep knowledge and memory of the land. The act of reconnecting with their homeland is a cultural and familial healing journey for the boys, who are growing up in the city. It’s also a powerful form of resistance for the women.
Stories Are in Our Bones (2020) is a documentary film directed by Janine Windolph, released on March 8, 2020 with a runtime of 11m. It stars Janine Windolph, Bruce McKenzie, Marian Otter and Corwyn Windolph-Turtle.
- Director:
- Janine Windolph
- Writers:
- Janine Windolph
- Producers:
- Jon Montes
- Cinematographer:
- Patrick McLaughlin
- Production:
- ONF | NFB
- Status:
- Released
Stories Are in Our Bones (2020) Trailer
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Stories Are in Our Bones Cast & Crew
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Directed by Janine Windolph, written by Janine Windolph, produced by Jon Montes.
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Who stars in Stories Are in Our Bones?
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The main cast of Stories Are in Our Bones (2020) includes Janine Windolph, Bruce McKenzie, Marian Otter, Corwyn Windolph-Turtle and Dawlari Windolph. The film was directed by Janine Windolph. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Stories Are in Our Bones released?
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Stories Are in Our Bones was released on March 8, 2020 and runs for 11m.
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