Two Indians Talking

Two young First Nations men growing up together on the reservation have decidedly different views on the current struggle their community finds itself locked in.  Adam, a serious college kid who likes to cite Nietzsche or Rousseau, looks for strength in his intellectual pursuits, while his cousin Nathan, from “the school of hard knocks”, is a rebellious high school dropout who looks toward protest for answers.  Their differences lead to a confrontation in an empty community center, the night before a major demonstration is to take place as they debate hot-button issues along with their differences about life: women, politics, dreams, education, poverty and hopes for the future.   

This fictional first feature, sharply written by Andrew Genaille and directed by Sara McIntyre, hailed as a burgeoning talent from the Vancouver area filmmaking community, is illuminating in the way it tears down stereotypes and presents the First Nations plight as a personal problem with national implications. Cast of young actors is outstanding.

First feature “People’s Choice Award, Canadian Feature”, Vancouver International Film Festival, 2010 

Print Source: Kiss Dust Pictures, Sara McIntyre, sara@lyranproductions.com