Stories Are in Our Bones
Synopsis
In this layered short film, filmmaker Janine Windolph takes her young sons fishing with their kokum (grandmother), a residential school survivor who retains a deep knowledge and memory of the land. The act of reconnecting with their homeland is a cultural and familial healing journey for the boys, who are growing up in the city. It’s also a powerful form of resistance for the women.
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Stories Are in Our BonesOfficial
Type: Featurette • Published 2020-03-08
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- Director
- Janine Windolph
- Screenplay & Story
- Janine Windolph
- Original Score
- Anita Lubosch
- Original Title
- Stories Are in Our Bones
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Janine Windolph
Janine Windolph
Anita Lubosch
Patrick McLaughlin
Conor McNally
Jon Montes, David Christensen
Department Leadership Roster
Janine Windolph
Director
Janine Windolph
Writer
Jon Montes
Producer
Patrick McLaughlin
Director of Photography
Conor McNally
Editor
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What is Stories Are in Our Bones about?
In this layered short film, filmmaker Janine Windolph takes her young sons fishing with their kokum (grandmother), a residential school survivor who retains a deep knowledge and memory of the land. The act of reconnecting with their homeland is a cultural and familial healing journey for the boys, who are growing up in the city. It’s also a powerful form of resistance for the women.
Who directed Stories Are in Our Bones?
Stories Are in Our Bones was directed by Janine Windolph.
Who stars in Stories Are in Our Bones?
The principal cast of Stories Are in Our Bones includes Janine Windolph, Bruce McKenzie, Marian Otter, Corwyn Windolph-Turtle, Dawlari Windolph.
When was Stories Are in Our Bones released and how long is it?
Stories Are in Our Bones was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 11m.
Who composed the musical score for Stories Are in Our Bones?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Stories Are in Our Bones was composed by Anita Lubosch.