Wilfred Buck
Synopsis
Moving between earth and stars, past and present, this hybrid feature documentary follows the extraordinary life of Wilfred Buck, a charismatic and irreverent Indigenous Elder who overcame a harrowing history of displacement, racism, and addiction by reclaiming ancestral star knowledge and ceremony.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2024-05-23
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lisa Jackson
- Screenplay & Story
- Lisa Jackson
- Original Title
- Wilfred Buck
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- Cree, English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lisa Jackson
Lisa Jackson
Nicholas de Pencier
David Schmidt
Lauren Grant, Alicia Smith, Jennifer Baichwal, Nicholas de Pencier, David Christensen
Department Leadership Roster
Lisa Jackson
Director
Lauren Grant
Producer
Alicia Smith
Producer
David Schmidt
Editor
Adrian Greenlaw
Production Design
Lisa Jackson
Writer
Nicholas de Pencier
Director of Photography
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What is Wilfred Buck about?
Moving between earth and stars, past and present, this hybrid feature documentary follows the extraordinary life of Wilfred Buck, a charismatic and irreverent Indigenous Elder who overcame a harrowing history of displacement, racism, and addiction by reclaiming ancestral star knowledge and ceremony.
Who directed Wilfred Buck?
Wilfred Buck was directed by Lisa Jackson.
Who stars in Wilfred Buck?
The principal cast of Wilfred Buck includes Wilfred Buck, Matthew Lupu.
When was Wilfred Buck released and how long is it?
Wilfred Buck was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.