Sugarcane
When
Occurs on
Saturday September 28 2024
Approximate running time: 1 hour and 47 minutes
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A stunning tribute to the resilience of Native people and their way of life,
Sugarcane
, the debut feature documentary from Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie, is an epic cinematic portrait of a community during a moment of international reckoning.
In 2021, evidence of unmarked graves was discovered on the grounds of an Indian residential school run by the Catholic Church in Canada. After years of silence, the forced separation, assimilation and abuse many children experienced at these segregated boarding schools was brought to light, sparking a national outcry against a system designed to destroy Indigenous communities. Set amidst a groundbreaking investigation, Sugarcane illuminates the beauty of a community breaking cycles of intergenerational trauma and finding the strength to persevere
Sugarcane currently sits with a 100% Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes with critics saying: " It’s a beautiful film about overcoming generational trauma and finding the strength in both embracing your culture and facing your demons " - Cool People Have Feelings Too
In addition to screening before this stunning documentary, we'll be sharing another short film made a little closer to home. I Place You Into The Fire is a thought-provoking blend of documentary, animation, and elements of poetry. Through her eloquent and powerful words, Mi’kmaw poet and former poet laureate of Kjipuktuk (Halifax) Rebecca Thomas shines a light on the enduring effects of colonization and the struggles that Indigenous people continue to face in contemporary Canadian society.
In this moving and inspiring work directed by award-winning local filmmaker Stephanie Joline (Night Blooms), three Indigenous illustrators lend their talents to animated segments that visually represent Rebecca’s words. Igniting the authenticity of Rebecca’s personal narrative through the power of her poetry, I Place You Into The Fire is an invitation to consider how we can foster deeper understanding, compassion and justice in everything we do.
The Chester Playhouse gratefully acknowledges our partnership with Film Circuit, presented by TIFF, and its sponsors and supporters. For more information about Film Circuit and to view a full list of their sponsors and supporters, please visit TIFF.net
Watch the Trailer
Join us for a beautiful evening of Indigenous documentaries with this powerful double-bill as we lead up to the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.
Tickets:
Adult $12 plus taxes & fees = $16.10
Youth (Under 20) $8 plus taxes & fees = $11.50
Rated: PG (coarse and/or sexual language)
Content Advisory - mature themes, discussion of abuse and sexual violence
Genre - Documentary
Run Time:
I Place You Into The Fire - 37 min
Intermission
Sugarcane - 1hr 47m
Admission includes a bag of free popcorn courtesy of Chester Foodland.
In 2021, evidence of unmarked graves was discovered on the grounds of an Indian residential school run by the Catholic Church in Canada. After years of silence, the forced separation, assimilation and abuse many children experienced at these segregated boarding schools was brought to light, sparking a national outcry against a system designed to destroy Indigenous communities. Set amidst a groundbreaking investigation, Sugarcane illuminates the beauty of a community breaking cycles of intergenerational trauma and finding the strength to persevere
Sugarcane currently sits with a 100% Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes with critics saying: " It’s a beautiful film about overcoming generational trauma and finding the strength in both embracing your culture and facing your demons " - Cool People Have Feelings Too
In addition to screening before this stunning documentary, we'll be sharing another short film made a little closer to home. I Place You Into The Fire is a thought-provoking blend of documentary, animation, and elements of poetry. Through her eloquent and powerful words, Mi’kmaw poet and former poet laureate of Kjipuktuk (Halifax) Rebecca Thomas shines a light on the enduring effects of colonization and the struggles that Indigenous people continue to face in contemporary Canadian society.
In this moving and inspiring work directed by award-winning local filmmaker Stephanie Joline (Night Blooms), three Indigenous illustrators lend their talents to animated segments that visually represent Rebecca’s words. Igniting the authenticity of Rebecca’s personal narrative through the power of her poetry, I Place You Into The Fire is an invitation to consider how we can foster deeper understanding, compassion and justice in everything we do.
The Chester Playhouse gratefully acknowledges our partnership with Film Circuit, presented by TIFF, and its sponsors and supporters. For more information about Film Circuit and to view a full list of their sponsors and supporters, please visit TIFF.net
Watch the Trailer
Join us for a beautiful evening of Indigenous documentaries with this powerful double-bill as we lead up to the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.
Tickets:
Adult $12 plus taxes & fees = $16.10
Youth (Under 20) $8 plus taxes & fees = $11.50
Rated: PG (coarse and/or sexual language)
Content Advisory - mature themes, discussion of abuse and sexual violence
Genre - Documentary
Run Time:
I Place You Into The Fire - 37 min
Intermission
Sugarcane - 1hr 47m
Admission includes a bag of free popcorn courtesy of Chester Foodland.