As with any other Native films, I saw this one as one of a kind in that it's the first film dedicated to the traditional people of Haida Gwaii. The film is based on the story of how the Bookwus or the Wild Man of the Woods came to be. I've always known about the Bookwus, but I never knew how Bookwus came to be. Still a good story. The action was a little dull, but the plot was well established.
But I think what would have made for a more engaging plot if the first British settlers dropped in and caused their colonial havoc in the village? For example, the British first arrived in BC at around the mid-1700s. A great plot would depict the conflicts that arose from the genocide caused by the British. In fact, I think this film can be made into a series based on this premise of how the British pillaged the Haida people and their villages.
Anyway, this film earns a 7 out of 10.
But I think what would have made for a more engaging plot if the first British settlers dropped in and caused their colonial havoc in the village? For example, the British first arrived in BC at around the mid-1700s. A great plot would depict the conflicts that arose from the genocide caused by the British. In fact, I think this film can be made into a series based on this premise of how the British pillaged the Haida people and their villages.
Anyway, this film earns a 7 out of 10.