Directed by Roxann Whitebean

Logline: The 1990 Oka crisis from the perception of a child and performed by the survivors, 25 years later.

Synopsis: Young Otsitsa's innocence is destroyed when violence erupts in her community. But she has something to prove to herself and the world, she's a tough Mohawk girl who will not be defeated.

Distribution Contact: WFG

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RUNTIME: 18 Minutes
GENRE: Narrative, Fiction
PRODUCTION FORMAT: HD, 4K
LANGUAGE: English
LOCATION: Quebec
KEYWORDS: Indigenous Filmmaker, Culturally Diverse Filmmaker, Female Filmmaker

Director's Statement: I was 6 1/2 years old during the 1990 Oka crisis. I felt that there wasn't enough insight about what was happening within the homes, away from the barricades, during the 78 day standoff. This film emblematizes our experience and making this film was cathartic for everyone involved.