Daughter of a Lost Bird
Synopsis
What does blood have to do with identity? Kendra Mylnechuk, an adult Native adoptee, born in 1980 at the cusp of the enactment of the Indian Child Welfare Act, is on a journey to reconnect with her birth family and discover her Lummi heritage.
Top Cast
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Māoriland Film Festival - world premiere
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brooke Swaney
- Screenplay & Story
- Brooke Swaney
- Original Score
- Laura Ortman
- Original Title
- Daughter of a Lost Bird
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- Same Land Film, Vision Maker Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brooke Swaney
Brooke Swaney
Laura Ortman
Zelmira Gainza
Jeri Rafter, Brooke Swaney, Kendra Mylnechuk
Department Leadership Roster
Jeri Rafter
Producer
Brooke Swaney
Producer
Brooke Swaney
Writer
Kendra Mylnechuk
Producer
Laura Ortman
Original Music Composer
Zelmira Gainza
Director of Photography
Brooke Swaney
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Daughter of a Lost Bird
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What is Daughter of a Lost Bird about?
What does blood have to do with identity? Kendra Mylnechuk, an adult Native adoptee, born in 1980 at the cusp of the enactment of the Indian Child Welfare Act, is on a journey to reconnect with her birth family and discover her Lummi heritage.
Who directed Daughter of a Lost Bird?
Daughter of a Lost Bird was directed by Brooke Swaney.
Who stars in Daughter of a Lost Bird?
The principal cast of Daughter of a Lost Bird includes Kendra Mylnechuk.
When was Daughter of a Lost Bird released and how long is it?
Daughter of a Lost Bird was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Daughter of a Lost Bird?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Daughter of a Lost Bird was composed by Laura Ortman.