29 May 2025

BEAM Seniors: Sugarcane (15)

A stunning tribute to the resilience of Native people and their way of life, SUGARCANE, the debut feature documentary from Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie, is an epic cinematic portrait of a community during a moment of international reckoning. In 2021, evidence of unmarked graves was discovered on the grounds of an Indian residential school run by the Catholic Church in Canada. After years of silence, the forced separation, assimilation and abuse many children experienced at these segregated boarding schools was brought to light, sparking a national outcry against a system designed to destroy Indigenous communities. Set amidst a groundbreaking investigation, SUGARCANE illuminates the beauty of a community breaking cycles of intergenerational trauma and finding the strength to persevere.

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Information

Certificate

15


Language

English


Running Time

107 minutes


Please Note

This film contains child sexual and physical abuse theme, distressing scenes, strong language.


Additional Information

Year: 2024

Director: Julian Brave NoiseCat, Emily Kassie

Price

£5.80

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