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A Common Experience

A Common Experience

2013•10m
DramaDocumentary

A poetic exploration of the multi-generational affects of Canada's Indian Residential School system, based on the personal trials of Aboriginal playwright Yvette Nolan.

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The Breath Films

Language

EN

Status

Released

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Cast

Yvette Nolan

Self

Lilia Greyeyes

Self

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