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Date
April 4, 2009
- Time 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
- Location Washington, D.C.
- Price
Courtesy National Film Board of Canada
A day of films for children and young adults, selected and presented by the All Roads Film Project.
11 a.m. – Animated Children’s Films (suggested for children 3–8 years of age)
How the Elephant Lost His Wings A story from the Muria Gond culture describes
conflict between the first elephant and man. (India/2006/4 min/English/Director: Tara Douglas)
Pot of Gold A tale from the Warli tribe of Maharashtra tells what happens when a
husband and wife find a pot of gold. (India/ 2006/5 min/English/Director: Nitin Donde)
First Fire Stop-motion Claymation® depicts the origin of fire, as told by the Cherokee
Nation. (USA/2004/10 min/Cherokee with English subtitles/Director: Nathan Young)
Raven and The First People In this tale from the Pacific north coast, Eagle and Raven
are at odds over how to care for the world. (Canada/ 2006/23 min/English/Directors: Caleb Hystad and Simon James)
Aydaygooay This film tells the story of a young man who brings the caribou back to his people. (Canada/2007/6 min/Sayisi Dene with English subtitles / Director: Mary Code)
Maq and The Spirit of The Woods A young boy learns a valuable life lesson through the help of an inconspicuous mentor. (Canada/2007/9 min/English/Director: Phyllis Grant)
1 p.m. – March Point Three teens from the Swinomish Tribe are asked to document
the effect oil refineries have on their community. The screening will be followed by a discussion with co-producers Annie Silverstein and Tracy Rector, and co-director Nick Clark. (Recommended for ages 12+) (United States/2007/56 min/English/Directors: Annie Silverstein, Tracy Rector, Cody Cayou, Nick Clark, and Travis Tom)
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