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Wapos Bay: Long Goodbyes
Description
Based upon the Gemini Award-winning television series, Aboriginal filmmakers
Dennis and Melanie Jackson’s exquisite characters come alive with the voices
of well known Aboriginal performers such as Gordon Tootoosis (North of 60,
Legends of the Fall), Andrea Menard (the Velvet Devil) and Lorne Cardinal
(Corner Gas). Wapos Bay is a fascinating and often
humorous portrait of a northern Aboriginal community from the perspective of
its children.
In this feature film, Talon and Raven learn that their dad, Alphonse, has
taken a job in the big city and their family will have to move away from Wapos
Bay. This news takes Talon on a journey of self-discovery as he sets off to
accomplish his bucket list of things he wanted to do with his friends before
they leave. Raven, on the other hand, decides to take matters into her own
hands with the clear goal of keeping the family in Wapos Bay. With their
whole world being turned upside down, Talon and Raven must join forces to keep
the family together before it’s too late.
2011, 72 min 11 s
Awards
Best One-Off, Special or TV Movie 2012
Kidscreen
February 7 to 10 2012, New York - USA
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