The Road to Webequie (2016)
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- 19min
- Documentary, Short
- 2016 (Canada)
- Short
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Directed by
Ryan Noth | ||
Tess Girard | ... | (co-director) |
Ryan Noth | ... | (co-director) (as Ryan J. Noth) |
Written by
Tess Girard | ... | (co-writer) |
Tess Girard | ... | (story) |
Ryan Noth | ... | (co-writer) (as Ryan J. Noth) |
Ryan Noth | ... | (story) (as Ryan J. Noth) |
Kersh Theva | ... | (story) |
Produced by
Tess Girard | ... | co-producer |
Ryan Noth | ... | co-producer (as Ryan J. Noth) |
Kersh Theva | ... | co-producer |
Music by
Paul Aucoin |
Cinematography by
Tess Girard | ||
John Price |
Editing by
Andres Landau | ||
Ryan Noth | ... | (as Ryan J. Noth) |
Editorial Department
Zachary Cox | ... | colorist |
Sound Department
Paul Aucoin | ... | sound recordist |
Jeremy Fong | ... | re-recording mixer |
Bret Killoran | ... | dialogue editor / sound effects editor |
Camera and Electrical Department
John Price | ... | camera operator |
Additional Crew
Paul Aucoin | ... | production accountant |
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Plot Summary |
In the remote island home to Webequie First Nation, a nearby mining development poses new hopes and threats for the local community. Bringing cheaper access to electricity and food, as well as job opportunities for this fly-in community, the mine is making big promises. However, many in town have suffered through years of neglect that has led to poverty and substance abuse, and now recognize the need to return to the foundation of their life on the land. Youth and elders worry that if not handled properly, the mine may bring only short-term solutions, like money and drugs, causing more harm than good. Visiting in both the winter and spring, the film follows the journey of 7-year old Kenisha, and 17-year old Sharmaine and Brennan, students facing difficult and different career choices. With only a seasonal ice road connecting the town 500km to Thunder Bay in the south, many local children move there for education or simply big city life. Something keeps bringing them back to Webequie, though, fighting for the right to call this place home, and make a life there. |
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