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A Common Experience

2013-06-13 · 10 min · Not rated

Drama · Documentary

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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Directors
Shane Belcourt
Production companies
The Breath Films
Countries
Canada
Status
Released

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Yvette NolanSelf
Lilia GreyeyesSelf

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