SummaryRed Crow Mi'g Maq reservation, 1976: By government decree, every Indian child under the age of 16 must attend residential school. In the kingdom of the Crow, that means imprisonment at St. Dymphna's. That means being at the mercy of "Popper", the sadistic Indian agent who runs the school. At 15, Aila is the weed princess of Red Crow. Hustling wit... Read More
Directed By:Jeff Barnaby
Written By:Jeff Barnaby
Rhymes for Young Ghouls
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Oct 26, 2014
80
Writer-director Barnaby weaves a surprising amount of tenderness into the fabric of violence, as well as a good measure of magic realism, to keep the gritty story engaging.
Oct 21, 2014
75
Barnaby puts a mythic frame around a grim history, shaping it in a way that feels always like a creative adventure, not a duty.
Oct 21, 2014
40
Carefully lit and designed, with a moody and muted color palette, the film effectively conveys the feel of Aila's hardscrabble existence. But the horrific behavior of Popper, who does little other than threaten, beat, and try to rape Indians, becomes problematic.
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Production Company:
- Prospector Films
- Canadian Film Centre (CFC)
Release Date:Oct 24, 2014
Duration:1 h 28 m
Rating:R
Tagline:On the Red Crow Rez, growing up means getting even.
Awards
American Indian Film Festival
• 2 Wins & 6 Nominations
Vancouver Film Critics Circle
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
Seattle International Film Festival
• 2 Nominations
