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Singing Back the Buffalo

Singing Back the Buffalo

Singing Back the Buffalo

Dir. Tasha Hubbard
98 min

Richly visualised and deeply uplifting, Singing Back the Buffalo is an epic reimagining of North America through the lens of buffalo consciousness and a potent dream of what is within our grasp.

In a time of immense environmental degradation and global uncertainty, the buffalo can lead us to a better tomorrow. After a dark recent history, the buffalo herds of North America are awaiting their return, aided by dedicated Indigenous activists, leaders and communities, including award-winning Cree filmmaker Tasha Hubbard (nîpawistamâsowin: We Will Stand Up). Together with Blackfoot Elder Leroy Little Bear, Hubbard weaves an intimate story of humanity’s connections to buffalo and eloquently reveals how their return to the Great Plains can indeed usher in a new era of sustainability and balance. On her journey, Hubbard explores the challenges faced by buffalo allies and shares the positive steps already taken towards the ultimate - but uncertain - goal of buffalo rematriation.

Film Details

Program: SEE ALL MSPIFF44 FILMS
Release Year: 2024
Runtime: 98 min
Country/Region: Canada
Language: English
Print Source: Cinema Politica
Tags: Documentary, Documentary Feature, Environmental, History, Human Rights, Indigenous Voices, Social Justice, Women Directors

Cast/Crew

Director: Tasha Hubbard
Executive Producer: Bonnie Thompson
Producer: Tasha Hubbard, Jason Ryle, George Hupka
Cinematographer: George Hupka
Editor: Hans Olson
Composer: John McMillan, Melody McKiver

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Showtimes

Edina Theatre

Tuesday, April 8th

The Main 3

Sunday, April 13th