The Knowing
Synopsis
Acclaimed journalist Tanya Talaga brings her evocative storytelling from the page to the screen with her search for a long-lost matriarch named Annie, solving an 80-year-old family mystery. With lush cinematography and evocative storytelling, Anishinaabe journalist Tanya Talaga embarks on a deeply personal search to find out what happened to her great-great-grandmother in The Knowing. Co-directors Talaga and Kanien’kehá:ka filmmaker Courtney Montour (Mary Two-Axe Earley: I Am Indian Again) use archival footage and intimate interviews to piece together the unknown story of Talaga’s family member, Annie Carpenter. In the first two parts of the four-episode docuseries, they skillfully illustrate how hard it is for Indigenous families to get answers from authorities, especially about those who have entered the residential school or Indian hospital systems. ...
Release History & Theatrical Window
Birrarangga Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Courtney Montour, Tanya Talaga
- Original Score
- Justin Delorme
- Original Title
- The Knowing
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Courtney Montour, Tanya Talaga
Justin Delorme
Andres Landau, Eui Yong Zong
Department Leadership Roster
Courtney Montour
Director
Tanya Talaga
Director
Andres Landau
Editor
Eui Yong Zong
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Knowing.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Knowing
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Knowing about?
Acclaimed journalist Tanya Talaga brings her evocative storytelling from the page to the screen with her search for a long-lost matriarch named Annie, solving an 80-year-old family mystery. With lush cinematography and evocative storytelling, Anishinaabe journalist Tanya Talaga embarks on a deeply personal search to find out what happened to her great-great-grandmother in The Knowing. Co-directors Talaga and Kanien’kehá:ka filmmaker Courtney Montour (Mary Two-Axe Earley: I Am Indian Again) use archival footage and intimate interviews to piece together the unknown story of Talaga’s family member, Annie Carpenter. In the first two parts of the four-episode docuseries, they skillfully illustrate how hard it is for Indigenous families to get answers from authorities, especially about those who have entered the residential school or Indian hospital systems. ...
Who directed The Knowing?
The Knowing was directed by Courtney Montour, Tanya Talaga.
Who stars in The Knowing?
The principal cast of The Knowing includes Not specified.
When was The Knowing released and how long is it?
The Knowing was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Knowing?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Knowing was composed by Justin Delorme.