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Little Thunder
Little Thunder

Little Thunder

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Animation

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This animated short, inspired by the Mi'kmaq legend "The Stone Canoe" explores Indigenous humour. We follow Little Thunder as he reluctantly leaves his family and sets out on a cross-country canoe trip to become a man.

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Budget

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

3 mins

Rating

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Release Date

01 January 2009

Country

Canada

Cast

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