While the movie focused on the turbulent life of Cree matriarch Aline Spears, writer and director Marie Clements says each TV episode delves into the myriad trials faced by Aline’s siblings and family members
It was soon apparent to writer and director Marie Clements that a limited miniseries would not be enough to contain the multigenerational tale of an Indigenous family at the heart of her latest project,The Vancouver-born Dene/Metis filmmaker says the sweeping story was initially envisioned as a four-part TV venture, but plans grew to a five-part miniseries, and then again to a five-part miniseries plus a feature film.
“This time we get to see the stories of her sister, the stories of her brother and her kids,” says Clements, who shot both versions at the same time. The largely Indigenous cast includes Graham Greene, Lorne Cardinal and a cameo by veteran documentary maker Alanis Obomsawin. “If I had a choice, I would have said, ‘So we start at 16 and then we go in till I’m 70, right?’ But no, my first day, it was a very, very terrible scene, very hard scene, very traumatic for me, very triggering and I remember thinking, ‘Come on, guys. We can’t figure out a better schedule?”’ Child actress Summer Testawich plays young Aline while the performer known as Carla-Rae depicts the older Aline. Dove says she spoke with her younger and older counterparts to ensure continuity.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Film 'Bones of Crows' hits small screen with more story as five-part miniseriesTORONTO — It was soon apparent to writer and director Marie Clements that a limited miniseries would not be enough to contain the multigenerational tale of an Indigenous family at the heart of her latest project, “Bones of Crows.
Read more »
'American Fiction' wins People's Choice award at Toronto Film FestivalCord Jefferson's “American Fiction,” a biting satire starring Jeffrey Wright as a disillusioned academic, has won the People's Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival, a much-watched bellwether in the Oscar race.
Read more »
10 Must-see Movies at the Vancouver International Film FestivalHere are 10 movies we’ll be lining up for from September 28 to October 8 at the Vancouver International Film Festival
Read more »
Babcock quits but it’s another sign of a much bigger problem in the NHLHockey’s a horror film – no matter what you do to move on, the past keeps coming back to haunt you
Read more »
'American Fiction' wins TIFF's People's Choice AwardCord Jefferson\u0027s American Fiction has won the People\u0027s Choice Award at this year\u0027s Toronto International Film Festival.
Read more »