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Empire of Dirt

56 %|Nov 22, 2013|Drama

Like many Native families, Lena Mahikan grew up in the cycle of abuse. Her father, a residential school survivor, was an alcoholic until he killed himself when Lena was 10. Her mother, only 14 years her senior, turned to the slots. By the time Lena was 15, she was pregnant and, before giving birth, was kicked to the curb by her mom. The cycle continues and Lena is now watching helplessly as her own daughter, Peeka, spirals out of control, landing herself in the hospital following a drug overdose. As a final attempt at survival, Lena decides to return home and face her own mother and a past she’s desperate to escape.

Featured Crew

Shannon Masters
Screenplay
Peter Stebbings
Director
Justin Peroff
Music
Jorge Weisz
Editor
Sara Kay
Casting
Jenny Lewis
Casting
Nazgol Goshtasbpour
Production Design
Marie-Eve Tremblay
Costume Design

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Cast

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Cara Gee
Lena Mahikan
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Shay Eyre
Peeka Mahikan
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Jennifer Podemski
Minnie Mahikan
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Luke Kirby
Russell Carter
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Jordan Prentice
Warren Fensky
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Michael Cram
Doc Baker
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Barbara Gordon
Mrs. Armstrong
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Jaiden Mitchell
Little Wing
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Raoul Bhaneja
Dr. Gaffney
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Lawrence Bayne
Uncle Hank
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Tony Nappo
Fisherman