Kwanxwala - Thunder
Synopsis
Kwanxwala-Thunder recovers the history of the Kwakwaka’wakw and stitches it together with contemporary stories of football and potlach in Canada. This creative documentary intertwines Canadian history, indigeneity, colonial legacies, feminisms, and sport. Shot over the period of several years (2009-2015), Kwanxwala-Thunder constructs a portrait of Alert Bay through soccer. The film's impressionistic approach takes us through the incorporation of soccer into Kwakwaka'wakw culture despite its colonial arrival on the island while highlighting multiple generations of female soccer players.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sarah Shamash
- Screenplay & Story
- Sarah Shamash
- Original Score
- Russell Wallace
- Original Title
- Kwanxwala - Thunder
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 28m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sarah Shamash
Sarah Shamash
Russell Wallace
Sarah Shamash
Department Leadership Roster
Sarah Shamash
Director
Sarah Shamash
Editor
Sarah Shamash
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kwanxwala - Thunder
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kwanxwala - Thunder about?
Kwanxwala-Thunder recovers the history of the Kwakwaka’wakw and stitches it together with contemporary stories of football and potlach in Canada. This creative documentary intertwines Canadian history, indigeneity, colonial legacies, feminisms, and sport. Shot over the period of several years (2009-2015), Kwanxwala-Thunder constructs a portrait of Alert Bay through soccer. The film's impressionistic approach takes us through the incorporation of soccer into Kwakwaka'wakw culture despite its colonial arrival on the island while highlighting multiple generations of female soccer players.
Who directed Kwanxwala - Thunder?
Kwanxwala - Thunder was directed by Sarah Shamash.
Who stars in Kwanxwala - Thunder?
The principal cast of Kwanxwala - Thunder includes Not specified.
When was Kwanxwala - Thunder released and how long is it?
Kwanxwala - Thunder was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Kwanxwala - Thunder?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kwanxwala - Thunder was composed by Russell Wallace.