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Aitamaako'tamisskapi Natosi: Before the Sun

Aitamaako'tamisskapi Natosi: Before the Sun

2023•1h 29m
Documentary

An intimate and thrilling portrait of a young Siksika woman and the deep bonds between her father and family in the golden plains of Blackfoot Territory as she prepares for one of the most dangerous horse races in the world… bareback.

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Production

Indigenous Screen Office | Bureau de l'écran autochtone, Departments and Agencies of the Government of Canada, TELUS originals

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Logan Red Crow

Allison Red Crow

Racey Big Snake

Jayme Big Snake

Clarence Red Crow

Mark Big Tobacco

Cody Big Tobacco

Zarianna Big Tobacco

Kayzen Big Tobacco

Rose Red Crow

Kitana Arcand

Sharmaine Weed

Erika Mad Plume

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