Directed by Amanda Strong

Logline: Follow along with Spirit Bear as he realizes the importance of learning history to make better decisions now and for future generations of kids and cubs.

Synopsis: Spirit Bear travels to Songhees and Esquimalt territories (Victoria, B.C.) and witnesses a statue of John A. Macdonald being removed from the steps of Victoria City Hall. Some people want to save the statue, and others are glad to see it go, prompting Spirit Bear to ask: What does it mean to reconcile history?

Distribution Contact: WFG

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RUNTIME: 26 Minutes
GENRE: Narrative, Fiction, Animation
PRODUCTION FORMAT: HD
LANGUAGE: English
LOCATION: Ontario
TECHNIQUES: Animated Objects, Puppets, Stop Motion
KEYWORDS: Reconciliation, History, Residential Schools, City Of Victoria, Beechwood Cemetery, Peter Henderson, Bryce, Learning From The Past, Reconciling History, LGBTQ Filmmaker, Indigenous Filmmaker, Female Filmmaker

Director's Statement: This film is based on a true story.