The Stand
Synopsis
On a misty morning in the fall of 1985, a small group of Haida people blockaded a muddy dirt road on Lyell Island, demanding the government work with Indigenous people to find a way to protect the land and the future. In a riveting new feature documentary drawn from more than a hundred hours of archival footage and audio, award-winning director Christopher Auchter (Now Is the Time) recreates the critical moment when the Haida Nation’s resolute act of vision and conscience changed the world.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Vancouver International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christopher Auchter
- Screenplay & Story
- Christopher Auchter, Sarah Hedar
- Original Score
- Genevieve Vincent
- Original Title
- The Stand
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christopher Auchter
Christopher Auchter, Sarah Hedar
Genevieve Vincent
Sarah Hedar
Shirley Vercruysse
Department Leadership Roster
Christopher Auchter
Director
Sarah Hedar
Editor
Shirley Vercruysse
Producer
Christopher Auchter
Writer
Genevieve Vincent
Original Music Composer
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What is The Stand about?
On a misty morning in the fall of 1985, a small group of Haida people blockaded a muddy dirt road on Lyell Island, demanding the government work with Indigenous people to find a way to protect the land and the future. In a riveting new feature documentary drawn from more than a hundred hours of archival footage and audio, award-winning director Christopher Auchter (Now Is the Time) recreates the critical moment when the Haida Nation’s resolute act of vision and conscience changed the world.
Who directed The Stand?
The Stand was directed by Christopher Auchter.
Who stars in The Stand?
The principal cast of The Stand includes Delores Churchill, David Suzuki, Gidansda Guujaaw, Jack Webster.
When was The Stand released and how long is it?
The Stand was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Stand?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Stand was composed by Genevieve Vincent.