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The Nitinaht Chronicles (1997)
Directed by Maurice Bulbulian
Documentary · 2h 23m
This feature documentary profiles an Aboriginal community coming to terms with a legacy of sexual abuse, incest and family violence. The film follows the Ditidaht First Nation over a seven-year period, after a respected elder is found guilty of sexual assault. Award-winning filmmaker Maurice Bulbulian records the community's stories, becoming a part of their healing process. With the hope and courage of participants, the powerful interviews in this film play a key role in helping the community overcome the cycle of abuse. The continuing, devastating effects of the residential school system are also revealed; in this system, physical, emotional and sexual abuse were all too often routine.
Crew
- Director
- Maurice Bulbulian
Details
- Release date
- 1997-01-01
- Runtime
- 2h 23m
- Genres
- Documentary
- Original language
- EN
- Countries
- Canada
- Production
- ONF | NFB