In the Beginning was Water and Sky (2017)
13m
Running Time
March 16, 2017Release Date
In the Beginning was Water and Sky (2017)
13m
Running Time
March 16, 2017Release Date

Plot.
A haunting and visually stunning fairytale that blends the horrors of fantasy and the real life historical events of colonization and Indian Boarding Schools in the United States. A Native American girl in the 1700s and a Native American boy in the 1960s struggle to find their way back to a home that may be lost forever.
Where to Watch.

Currently In the Beginning was Water and Sky is available for streaming online, rent, buy or watch for free on: NFB
Streaming in:🇨🇦 Canada
Cast & Crew.

Norma-Sue Hill
Girl

Shohnáhose Davin Bomberry
Boy

Carter Simon
Boy with Bleached Hair

Jenna Clause
Tongue Prick Girl

James Levesque
Rider in Black

Harrison Stewart
School Principal

Tara McLearnon
School Teacher

Christina Vernucci
School Teacher #2

Cheryl De Luca
Mother

Dallas Fuller
One-Armed Minister

John Homer
Drummer

Talon White-Eye
Dancer

Ryan Ward
Director

Gavin White-Eye
Dancer

Dexter Jimerson
Dancer

Lenny James Anderson
Dancer

Jeremy Proulx
Dancer

Michael LeBlanc
Cinematographer

Louis Knapaysweet
Chief

Nellie Kabestra
Villager

James Aaron Peters
Villager

Melissa Redsky
Villager

Colton Clause
Student

Gavin Graham Wade Bomberry
Student

Sydney Bomberry
Student

Aidan Davey
Student

Tehanenhrakhas Green
Student

A.J. Hill
Student

Brenden Hill
Student

Jaelyn Hill
Student

Alexis Johnson
Student

Dezlin Johnson
Student

Macy Brooke Martin
Student

Miranda Blair Martin
Student

Tehokwaritathe Sunny Bear Martin
Student

Aleena Skye
Student

Heaven-Leigh Thomas
Student

Ariana Roberts
Key Makeup Artist

Gary Couto
VFX Supervisor

Jeff Bai
Production Design

Michelle Farmer
Casting

Michael Archacki
Sound Designer

Amanda Lee Street
Costume Design

David Bertok
Music

Michael LeBlanc
Director of Photography

Christine Crook
Key Hair Stylist

Ryan Ward
Editor / Writer / Director

Mackenzie Leigh
Producer
Media.

Details.
This Movie Is About.
native american
indigenous peoples
social justice
residential school
frozen body
colonization
resilience
cultural identity
native american culture
decolonization
indian historical setting
transgenerational trauma
loss of language
indian residential school system
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