Kissed by Lightning
Synopsis
Mavis Dogblood is a Mohawk painter from Canada haunted by the tragic death of her husband, who was hit by lightning. She paints the stories he used to tell her, but she can’t come to grips with her loss. It is only after she drives to New York City for an art opening, traveling across what were her ancestors’ tribal lands, that Mavis reconciles herself to her new life.
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KISSED BY LIGHTNING Movie Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-12-21
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Kateri Walker
Mavis Dogblood
Eric Schweig
Bug a.k.a. Solomon King
Rachelle White Wind
Kateri
Tasunka Pejuta McDonald
Zeus
Michael Greyeyes
Jessie Lightning
Wesley French
Larry King
Elizabeth Wemigwans
Petunia King
Madeleine Bergeron
Mrs. King
Monique Mojica
Josephine Lightning
Jeff Seymour
Jacques
Sean Baek
Sun-June
Salvatore Antonio
Border Security Guard
Ron Cook
Older Native Man
Vera Lee-Chin
Waitress
Ronald Benjamin
Bar Patron
Andy Marshall
Choir Leader
Justin Craig
Bar Tender (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shelley Niro
- Screenplay & Story
- Shelley Niro, Ken Chubb
- Original Score
- Elizabeth Hill
- Original Title
- Kissed by Lightning
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Turtle Night Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shelley Niro
Shelley Niro, Ken Chubb
Elizabeth Hill
Kim Derko
Jeremiah Munce
Annie Frazier Henry, Celestino Mario Niro, Shelley Niro, Stephen Paniccia
Department Leadership Roster
Shelley Niro
Director
Shelley Niro
Writer
Ken Chubb
Writer
Stephen Paniccia
Producer
Kim Derko
Director of Photography
Jeremiah Munce
Editor
Elizabeth Hill
Original Music Composer
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What is Kissed by Lightning about?
Mavis Dogblood is a Mohawk painter from Canada haunted by the tragic death of her husband, who was hit by lightning. She paints the stories he used to tell her, but she can’t come to grips with her loss. It is only after she drives to New York City for an art opening, traveling across what were her ancestors’ tribal lands, that Mavis reconciles herself to her new life.
Who directed Kissed by Lightning?
Kissed by Lightning was directed by Shelley Niro.
Who stars in Kissed by Lightning?
The principal cast of Kissed by Lightning includes Kateri Walker, Eric Schweig, Rachelle White Wind, Tasunka Pejuta McDonald, Michael Greyeyes.
When was Kissed by Lightning released and how long is it?
Kissed by Lightning was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Kissed by Lightning?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kissed by Lightning was composed by Elizabeth Hill.