
Kuper Island: Return to the Healing Circle
Synopsis
This moving docu-drama explores the destructive effects Kuper Island Residential School had on the hundreds of Indigenous children sent there by government agents for almost a century. Now, twenty years after the school was closed, survivors of Kuper Island are embarking on a spiritual journey on Vancouver Island's Tsartlip Reserve to begin healing the deep psychological wounds inflicted by their residential school experience.
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1998
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter C. Campbell, Christine Welsh
- Original Title
- Kuper Island: Return to the Healing Circle
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 44m
- Production Studios
- Gumboot Productions INC.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter C. Campbell, Christine Welsh
Barton Hewett
Peter C. Campbell, Christine Welsh
Department Leadership Roster
Peter C. Campbell
Producer
Peter C. Campbell
Director
Christine Welsh
Producer
Christine Welsh
Director
Barton Hewett
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Disturbing Content • Mature Theme
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Kuper Island: Return to the Healing Circle.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kuper Island: Return to the Healing Circle
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kuper Island: Return to the Healing Circle about?
This moving docu-drama explores the destructive effects Kuper Island Residential School had on the hundreds of Indigenous children sent there by government agents for almost a century. Now, twenty years after the school was closed, survivors of Kuper Island are embarking on a spiritual journey on Vancouver Island's Tsartlip Reserve to begin healing the deep psychological wounds inflicted by their residential school experience.
Who directed Kuper Island: Return to the Healing Circle?
Kuper Island: Return to the Healing Circle was directed by Peter C. Campbell, Christine Welsh.
Who stars in Kuper Island: Return to the Healing Circle?
The principal cast of Kuper Island: Return to the Healing Circle includes Not specified.
When was Kuper Island: Return to the Healing Circle released and how long is it?
Kuper Island: Return to the Healing Circle was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 44m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Kuper Island: Return to the Healing Circle?
Kuper Island: Return to the Healing Circle holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.).
