Blackstone (2011– )

Blackstone is an unmuted exploration of community, power and politics on a First Nation reserve

Stars:

Carmen Moore, Eric Schweig, Michelle Thrush

6 wins & 9 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Carmen Moore	...	Leona Stoney (23 episodes, 2011-2013)
Eric Schweig	...	Andy Fraser (23 episodes, 2011-2013)
Michelle Thrush	...	Gail Stoney (17 episodes, 2011-2012)
Nathaniel Arcand	...	Victor Merasty (16 episodes, 2011-2012)
Steven Cree Molison	...	Daryl Fraser (16 episodes, 2011-2012)
Andrea Menard	...	Debbie Fraser (16 episodes, 2011-2012)
Tommy J. Mueller	...	Rick Amenakew (16 episodes, 2011-2012)
Trevor Duplessis	...	Greg Nepoose (16 episodes, 2011-2012)
Justin Rain	...	Alan Fraser (15 episodes, 2011-2012)
Roseanne Supernault	...	Natalie Stoney (14 episodes, 2011-2012)
Bernard Starlight	...	Jumbo (14 episodes, 2011-2012)
Ray G. Thunderchild	...	Tom Fraser (11 episodes, 2011-2012)
Mark Anderako	...	Walt Andrachuck (11 episodes, 2011-2012)
Ashley Callingbull	...	Sheila Delaronde (10 episodes, 2011-2012)

Storyline

Intense, compelling and confrontational, Gemini Award-winning Blackstone is an unmuted exploration of power and politics on the fictional Blackstone First Nation. An uncompromising story told from an Aboriginal point of view, Blackstone is in sharp contrast to sympathetic stories about First Nations people being victimized by outside forces. While the dramatization can be dark and all too real, Blackstone is foremost a story of hope and reconciliation in its portrayal of Native people fighting for a better life in their community.

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Plot Keywords:

political corruption | corruption | alcoholism | indian reservation | pervert

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

2011 (Canada)

Filming Locations:

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Blackstone Cycle I, Blackstone Cycle II, Prairie Dog Film & Televison

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

Follows Blackstone (2009)

User Reviews

Very Entertaining Show

I found this series very entertaining. It's nice to see a show about Native Americans where they portray the lead characters and not simply backdrops. They're not simply stereotypes of Native Americans either. The writing is very true-to-life. The language is a bit rough swearing-wise, but that's the way a lot of people talk, even non-Natives. The acting is totally believable. The directing is excellent. It's kind of like a Native American soap opera, but much less melodramatic. The story lines are very interesting to follow. It would be nice to get this here in the States. It definitely deserves more stars.