Gifts From the Elders
Synopsis
Follows five Anishinaabe youth on a summer research project with their Elders, whose stories guide them on a journey back to proceeding generations that lived a healthy lifestyle off of the land. Their stories chronicle the devastating impact that environmental and cultural dispossession had on the flow of knowledge from Elders to youth, and ultimately on the health of their people. As their summer comes to an end, the youth emerge with "gifts" of knowledge and teachings from their Elders, inspiring a renewed determination to forge a hopeful and healthy future for the next generation.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Public screening
Festival / Special Debut
November 16, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James M. Fortier
- Screenplay & Story
- Chantelle A.M. Richmond, James M. Fortier
- Original Title
- Gifts From the Elders
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James M. Fortier
Chantelle A.M. Richmond, James M. Fortier
James M. Fortier
Chantelle A.M. Richmond, James M. Fortier
Department Leadership Roster
Chantelle A.M. Richmond
Writer
Chantelle A.M. Richmond
Producer
James M. Fortier
Writer
James M. Fortier
Producer
James M. Fortier
Director
James M. Fortier
Editor
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What is Gifts From the Elders about?
Follows five Anishinaabe youth on a summer research project with their Elders, whose stories guide them on a journey back to proceeding generations that lived a healthy lifestyle off of the land. Their stories chronicle the devastating impact that environmental and cultural dispossession had on the flow of knowledge from Elders to youth, and ultimately on the health of their people. As their summer comes to an end, the youth emerge with "gifts" of knowledge and teachings from their Elders, inspiring a renewed determination to forge a hopeful and healthy future for the next generation.
Who directed Gifts From the Elders?
Gifts From the Elders was directed by James M. Fortier.
Who stars in Gifts From the Elders?
The principal cast of Gifts From the Elders includes Wab Kinew.
When was Gifts From the Elders released and how long is it?
Gifts From the Elders was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Gifts From the Elders?
Gifts From the Elders holds official age classifications: CA: 14A.