“Aside from the held-over-by-popular-demand screenings of Dune playing Fri-Sun & Tues, Oct 29 – Nov 2, I’m super excited that we get to bring Tracey Deer’s debut Canadian Screen Award Best Picture and VIFF 2020’s Best Canadian Feature Award, Beans to The Civic Screen.
Inspired by her own childhood, writer-director Tracey Deer’s debut feature tells the story of a young Mohawk girl in Kanehsatà:ke amidst the 1990 Oka Crisis. A refreshing look at the lives of Indigenous youth and families that’s told with heartbreaking honesty, the film brings awareness to the oppression and discrimination Indigenous people continue to face 30 years later. While the ongoing standoff forces her to grow up faster than she deserves, 12-year-old Beans (Kiawentiio, in a phenomenal performance) is bright and brave as she cares for her younger sister and discovers herself and her place in the community. Timely and touching, Beans is a powerful reminder of the resilience, beauty, and love Indigenous communities hold.” ~ Saharla Ugas, TIFF Next Wave Committee. ‘Beans’ plays on Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 3 & 4th at 7pm.”-
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