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.

Director

Janine Windolph

Written by

Janine Windolph

Music

Anita Lubosch

Studio

ONF | NFB

Released

8 March 2020

Genres

Documentary