Little Deer
On Christmas Eve, 1967, two young Indigenous girls are forced to battle the elements, confront their darkest secrets and work together in order to return home to their families after a daring escape from the Mohawk Institute Residential School. This harrowing coming-of-age story was developed with survivors of the Mohawk Institute and is based on their real experiences.
Directed by Jon Elliott · Written by Jon Elliott
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Isla Grant Marie -
Cherish Violet Blood Vera - Paul Émile d'Entremont Reverend Skin
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Kevin Allan Hess Grandpa Hank - Kiera Van Der Ploeg Sue
Make it a double feature
2h 27m together
Little Deer
Drop the Needle
Both from Jon Elliott.
