NOS RACINES TISSENT LE TERRITOIRE (OUR ROOTS WEAVE THE LAND) / CANADA / LOUISIANA PREMIERE

Northern Quebec. While many young Native choose to leave the city, Joey Saganash makes the opposite path and returns to live in his community to reconnect with his Cree identity. Me, it's been more than 20 years since I went to Eeyou Ischtee. Still, I have family there. During the goose break, I go to meet this territory, guided by Joey. The time for an exchange between 2 fathers of families, between Native and Non-Native, a discussion on our cohabitation, on the territory, identity and commitment.

French with English subtitles.

Director Biography

Comedian , working in the theater, on TV, in advertising, I always had a strong interest in social documentary. Our roots weave the territory is a first documentary work, produced with the support of Spira film.