PLOT : An in-depth look at the ways Indigenous cultures have been reduced to stereotypes, appropriated by mainstream popular culture, and the impact on Indigenous peoples.
Neil Diamond. is a Cree-Canadian filmmaker from Waskaganish, Quebec, based in Montreal. Working with Rezolution Pictures, he has directed notable documentaries, including Reel Injun, The Last Explorer, One More River, and Heavy Metal: A Mining Disaster in Northern Quebec. His work also includes DAB IYIYUU, a series celebrating Cree elders for the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network. In The Last Explorer, he examines his great-uncle George Elson’s role in mapping Labrador in the early 1900s. Currently, Diamond is developing a project with Inuit filmmaker Zacharias Kunuk on the historic conflict between Cree and Inuit peoples.
Catherine Bainbridge a CEO, executive producer, writer, and co-founder of the acclaimed Indigenous production company Rezolution Pictures. Known for her impactful storytelling, she directed the award-winning documentary Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World and co-directed Reel Injun, earning her numerous accolades including the Sundance, Hot Docs, Peabody, and Canadian Screen Awards. With a background in journalism, Catherine brings Indigenous stories to mainstream media, fostering representation and reshaping narratives around diversity in entertainment. Her commitment to authenticity and community has made her a trusted and influential figure in the industry for over two decades.
Length 1h 44min
Year 2024
Cast
Korina Emmerich, Philip J. Deloria, Allaire,
Distribution Les Film du 3 Mars
Production Rezolution Pictures