CinemaOSMovie · 2005 · 1h 2m

Mohawk Girls

40%(2)IMDbDocumentary

For three teenage girls growing up in Kahnawake — and indeed, all teenagers on the reserve — life can be quite confusing. If they want to move away to pursue new experiences — perhaps in nearby Montreal — they risk losing credibility, or worse yet, their rights as Mohawk women. Of course, if they stay, their opportunities in the tiny community are limited. With insight, humour and heart, director Tracey Deer (who left Kahnawake to attend school and pursue filmmaking) returns to her community to follow these Mohawk girls and tell their stories. Her deeply emotional documentary reveals the complex hope, heartache and promise of growing up Indigenous in the 21st century.

Directed byTracey Deer

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 2m
Language
EN
Released
January 1, 2005
Studios
ONF | NFB

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Directed by
Tracey Deer
Tracey Deer
Written by
Tracey Deer
Tracey Deer
Produced by
Linda Ludwick
Joanne Robertson

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