Kwanxwala - Thunder
Originally released in 2017. Kwanxwala - Thunder is a documentary film. directed by Sarah Shamash. At just 28 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Kwanxwala-Thunder recovers the history of the Kwakwaka’wakw and stitches it together with contemporary stories of football and potlach in Canada. This creative documentary intertwines Canadian history, indigeneity, colonial legacies, feminisms, and sport. Shot over the period of several years (2009-2015), Kwanxwala-Thunder constructs a portrait of Alert Bay through soccer. The film's impressionistic approach takes us through the incorporation of soccer into Kwakwaka'wakw culture despite its colonial arrival on the island while highlighting multiple generations of female soccer players.
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kwanxwala - Thunder about?
Kwanxwala-Thunder recovers the history of the Kwakwaka’wakw and stitches it together with contemporary stories of football and potlach in Canada. This creative documentary intertwines Canadian hi...
Who directed Kwanxwala - Thunder?
Kwanxwala - Thunder was directed by Sarah Shamash.
How long is Kwanxwala - Thunder?
Kwanxwala - Thunder has a runtime of 0 hours and 28 minutes (28 minutes total).
When was Kwanxwala - Thunder released?
Kwanxwala - Thunder was released on January 1, 2017 in theaters.