Sugarcane
Synopsis
An investigation into abuse and missing children at an Indian residential school in Canada ignites a reckoning on the nearby Sugarcane Reserve.
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Sugarcane | Official Trailer | National Geographic Documentary FilmsOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-07-10
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 123 DaysSydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 9, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 10, 2024
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$60K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Emily Kassie, Julian Brave NoiseCat
- Screenplay & Story
- Emily Kassie
- Original Score
- Mali Obomsawin
- Original Title
- Sugarcane
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Worldwide Gross
- $60K
- Production Studios
- Impact Partners, Fit Via Vi, Kassie Films, Hedgehog Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Emily Kassie, Julian Brave NoiseCat
Emily Kassie
Mali Obomsawin
Christopher LaMarca, Emily Kassie
Nathan Punwar, Maya Daisy Hawke
Bill Way, Elliott Whitton, Linda A. Cornfield, David J. Cornfield, Adam Lewis
Department Leadership Roster
Christopher LaMarca
Director of Photography
Nathan Punwar
Editor
Emily Kassie
Director
Emily Kassie
Producer
Maya Daisy Hawke
Editor
Kellen Quinn
Producer
Julian Brave NoiseCat
Director
Emily Kassie
Director of Photography
Emily Kassie
Writer
Mali Obomsawin
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sugarcane
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sugarcane about?
An investigation into abuse and missing children at an Indian residential school in Canada ignites a reckoning on the nearby Sugarcane Reserve.
Who directed Sugarcane?
Sugarcane was directed by Emily Kassie, Julian Brave NoiseCat.
Who stars in Sugarcane?
The principal cast of Sugarcane includes Julian Brave NoiseCat, Willie Sellars, Charlene Belleau, Ed Archie NoiseCat.
When was Sugarcane released and how long is it?
Sugarcane was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
How much did Sugarcane make at the box office?
Sugarcane grossed $60K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Sugarcane?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sugarcane was composed by Mali Obomsawin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sugarcane?
Sugarcane holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: R; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); IN: U/A 16+; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).