A sensitive portrait, but often a wretched one, of young people at crossroads, set on a Canadian First Nations reservation but with resonance far beyond. I’m “biast” (pro): nothing
I’m “biast” (con): nothing
(what is this about? see my critic’s minifesto)
Shane (Andrew Martin) had been hoping to escape from his rundown First Nations reservation in rural northern Ontario for university in Toronto, but his plans are on hold since his sister committed suicide… an act that has mystified everyone; no one knew how sad she was. (We slowly begin to see the sort of pressure she would have been under as a young woman here.) His widowed mother is paralyzed by grief, their house is literally falling apart, and Shane is struggling to support them both and find money for repairs. But it’s not only the lack of economic opportunity in his dead-end...
I’m “biast” (con): nothing
(what is this about? see my critic’s minifesto)
Shane (Andrew Martin) had been hoping to escape from his rundown First Nations reservation in rural northern Ontario for university in Toronto, but his plans are on hold since his sister committed suicide… an act that has mystified everyone; no one knew how sad she was. (We slowly begin to see the sort of pressure she would have been under as a young woman here.) His widowed mother is paralyzed by grief, their house is literally falling apart, and Shane is struggling to support them both and find money for repairs. But it’s not only the lack of economic opportunity in his dead-end...
- 11/8/2016
- by MaryAnn Johanson
- www.flickfilosopher.com
A thoughtful character study about a young gay Anishinaabe teen at a crossroads in life, Adam Garnet Jones’ “Fire Song” explores the social dynamics of a First Nation reservation and the challenges of being gay within the community. The film stars Andrew Martin as Shane, a closeted kid forced to take care of his family after his sister commits suicide in their remote Northern Ontario Aboriginal community. Though he was supposed to move to the city for University in the fall, he’s torn between his responsibilities at home and the promise of freedom in the city. Watch an exclusive clip from the film below.
Read More: Exclusive: Wolfe Releasing Acquires Canadian Lgbt Film ‘Fire Song’
“It is important for Aboriginal writers and directors to tell stories that respect the complex social position of Aboriginal people, while also exploring the rich emotional and spiritual lives of our characters,” said Jones.
Read More: Exclusive: Wolfe Releasing Acquires Canadian Lgbt Film ‘Fire Song’
“It is important for Aboriginal writers and directors to tell stories that respect the complex social position of Aboriginal people, while also exploring the rich emotional and spiritual lives of our characters,” said Jones.
- 11/7/2016
- by Vikram Murthi
- Indiewire
Queer Screen.s Mardi Gras Film Festival will host 10 international guests over the next two weeks..
The filmmakers will present their films, discussing their work and host masterclasses (supported by Screen Nsw) with local talent..
The guests include: Nneka Onuorah - director, The Same Difference (USA) who is showcasing her documentary on the black, lesbian and bisexual community on Friday 19 Feb at 9pm, and also presenting a masterclass on production..
Claudia Lorenz - director, What's Between Us (Switzerland) will present her feature directorial debut on Monday 22 February at 7pm as well as hosting a free screening on Tuesday 23 February at 11am at Event Cinemas supported by the Consulate General of Switzerland and City of Sydney.
Marçal Forés - director, Everlasting Love (Spain) screens his winner of the International Dramatic Feature Award at Outfest and Best Feature Film of Queer Lisboa, supported by Acción Cultural Española (AC/E) and Sydney Underground Film Festival,...
The filmmakers will present their films, discussing their work and host masterclasses (supported by Screen Nsw) with local talent..
The guests include: Nneka Onuorah - director, The Same Difference (USA) who is showcasing her documentary on the black, lesbian and bisexual community on Friday 19 Feb at 9pm, and also presenting a masterclass on production..
Claudia Lorenz - director, What's Between Us (Switzerland) will present her feature directorial debut on Monday 22 February at 7pm as well as hosting a free screening on Tuesday 23 February at 11am at Event Cinemas supported by the Consulate General of Switzerland and City of Sydney.
Marçal Forés - director, Everlasting Love (Spain) screens his winner of the International Dramatic Feature Award at Outfest and Best Feature Film of Queer Lisboa, supported by Acción Cultural Española (AC/E) and Sydney Underground Film Festival,...
- 2/18/2016
- by Inside Film Correspondent
- IF.com.au
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