Stories Are in Our Bones
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.
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Stories Are in Our Bones
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Mar 8, 2020
Runtime
0h 11m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
Stories Are in Our Bones
Production Companies
ONF | NFB
Director
Janine Windolph
Description
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.
