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White Ravens: A Legacy of Resistance

White Ravens: A Legacy of Resistance

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Documentary

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Filmed on the island of Haida Gwaii, this documentary depicts the ongoing resistance and resurgence of the Haida people and their culture against the different manifestations and trauma of colonization.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

86 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

11 May 2018

Country

United States of America

Cast

Towustasin Stocker

Towustasin Stocker

Self

Ralph Stocker

Ralph Stocker

Self

George Yeltatzie

George Yeltatzie

Self

Erika Stocker

Erika Stocker

Self

Geoff Greene

Geoff Greene

Self

Vern Williams

Vern Williams

Self

William Brotchie

William Brotchie

Self

Raven LeBlanc

Raven LeBlanc

Self

Lisa White

Lisa White

Self

Rob Clayton

Rob Clayton

Self

Konrad Russ

Konrad Russ

Self

Christian White

Christian White

Self - Carver

Shane Bell

Shane Bell

Self - Carver

Paul Biron

Paul Biron

Self - Carver

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