{"id":11043,"date":"2015-09-25T06:29:20","date_gmt":"2015-09-25T13:29:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nexusnewspaper.com\/?p=11043"},"modified":"2015-10-05T11:52:54","modified_gmt":"2015-10-05T18:52:54","slug":"weekend-of-films-at-local-theatre-highlights-indigenous-voices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nexusnewspaper.com\/newsite\/2015\/09\/25\/weekend-of-films-at-local-theatre-highlights-indigenous-voices\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekend of films at local theatre highlights indigenous voices"},"content":{"rendered":"

After the popularity of the indigenous film program at the 2015 Victoria Film Festival (VFF), The Vic Theatre decided it was time to bring Victoria audiences an international series of films by indigenous filmmakers. So, that\u2019s exactly what will happen from September 27 to 29 at The Vic.<\/p>\n

The three-day event puts the spotlight on indigenous artists telling their own stories, subject matter often overlooked by mainstream films.<\/p>\n

VFF and Vic Theatre programmer Donovan Aikman says that a diverse and enthusiastic audience has been attracted to the screenings of indigenous films at VFF, and they don\u2019t want that to stop now.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re trying to keep some of that momentum going on through the year,\u201d says Aikman. \u201cWe\u2019re very blessed to have Michelle Latimer as our programmer; she\u2019s super on top of the filmmakers that are making a difference in the indigenous filmmaking world.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sol<\/i>, screening on September 27, is a Canadian movie directed by Marie-H\u00e9l\u00e8ne Cousineau and Susan Avingaq. The film is an investigation of the death of Solomon Uyarasak in police custody in 2012. The Inuk actor and musician is said by the police in Igloolik, Nunavut to have committed suicide while in their custody, but many in the community suspected murder.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a very heavy documentary,\u201d says Aikman, \u201cbut a very important look at how criminal cases are handled and the repercussions in the community, something that really doesn\u2019t get discussed enough.\u201d<\/p>\n

On September 28, This May Be the Last Time<\/i>, an American film directed by Sterlin Harjo, will be screened. The movie looks at the mysterious disappearance of Harjo\u2019s uncle in Sasakwa, Oklahoma in 1962. At the time, members of the Seminole community searched for him and sang songs of encouragement to support each other.<\/p>\n

Through this, the movie tells the story of Creek Nation hymns, and those who keep this style of singing alive. Aikman says that although the documentary \u201cinvolves a death, which is not a positive thing in and of itself,\u201d it is also a story about how music is \u201ca transformative and powerful force.\u201d After the show there will be an audience discussion led by CFUV\u2019s Native Waves<\/i>\u2019 co-host Troy Sebastien.<\/p>\n

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Boy<\/em> tells the tale of a child\u2019s father returning from prison and how the reality isn\u2019t as amazing as expected (photo provided).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Boy <\/i>closes off the fest on September 29; the movie, which is set in the \u201980s, is directed by Taika Waititi, and is New Zealand\u2019s highest-grossing film of all time. The main character, Boy, is 11 years old; he\u2019s a serious Michael Jackson fan living with his grandma.<\/p>\n

When Boy\u2019s father suddenly returns from prison, Boy couldn\u2019t be more thrilled\u0143having built up an imaginary heroic father figure in his mind… until the reality of the incompetent hoodlum he\u2019s presented with sinks in.<\/p>\n

\u201cAustralia and New Zealand have a strong cinematic history unto themselves,\u201d says Aikman. \u201cThis one was a huge hit in New Zealand; it didn\u2019t really get as much play here.\u201d<\/p>\n

Aikman says that he feels strongly about promoting indigenous films and filmmakers, given how underrepresented they are in the mainstream.<\/p>\n

\u201cEven still, there\u2019s a strong tendency for non-aboriginal filmmakers to make films for indigenous and First Nations people,\u201d he says, \u201cand there may be collaboration, but it\u2019s still sort of speaking on their behalf, so promoting people using their own voices is important.\u201d<\/p>\n

Indigenous movies at The Vic
\n7 pm, September 27-29
\nThe Vic Theatre, 808 Douglas Street
\nthevic.ca<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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