The Nitinaht Chronicles

Overview

This feature documentary profiles an Aboriginal community coming to terms with a legacy of sexual abuse, incest and family violence. The film follows the Ditidaht First Nation over a seven-year period, after a respected elder is found guilty of sexual assault. Award-winning filmmaker Maurice Bulbulian records the community's stories, becoming a part of their healing process. With the hope and courage of participants, the powerful interviews in this film play a key role in helping the community overcome the cycle of abuse. The continuing, devastating effects of the residential school system are also revealed; in this system, physical, emotional and sexual abuse were all too often routine.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 1997

Original language

English

Countries

Canada

Production

ONF,NFB

Director

Maurice Bulbulian

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site

IMDb

tt0269628