SYNOPSIS
Mary Two-Axe Earley: "I Am Indian Again" tells the powerful story of a leading Canadian women's rights advocate, Mary Two-Axe Earley. For over 20 years, Mary fought against gender discrimination against First Nations women, particularly in the Canadian government's Indian Act. Using never-before-seen archival footage, Mohawk filmmaker Courtney Montour establishes a deep and personal dialogue with this committed woman, now deceased. Her film is a vibrant tribute to the woman who dared to denounce the sexist and genocidal policies of a government that deprived First Nations women and their children of their Indian status if they married a non-Indian.
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DIRECTOR
Courtney Montour
SEE COMPLETE PROFILECourtney Montour, a Kanien'kehá:ka filmmaker, is known for directing projects that examine what it means to be Aboriginal. She worked with Alanis Obomsawin on Flat Rocks, which revealed the effects that the development of the St. Lawrence Seaway had on her home community of Kahnawake. Her first documentary, "Sex Spirit Strength", addresses the recovery of Aboriginal sexual health and geander identity.
PAST SCREENINGS
SCREENING 1
6 August 2022 at 20h30
Station Youville
This film is included in screening A Los Once + Mary Two-Axe Earley: I Am Indian Again
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