Iniskim
Catalogue Number: THUN01
Producer: Thunderheart Media
Producing Agencies: Thunderheart Media
Subject: American History, Canadian World Studies, Documentary, Health, Indigenous Issues, Indigenous Peoples, Nature, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Women's Studies
Language: English
Grade Level: 9 - 12, Post Secondary, Adult
Country Of Origin: United States
Copyright Year: 2018
Running Time: 9:00
Shot on the real-life Blackfeet buffalo drive in Montana and inspired by a true story, Iniskim follows a young woman's journey from trauma to recovery. By reconnecting with the ancient power of the buffalo, the timeless landscape of her ancestors, and the wisdom of her culture, her life in changed forever.
Iniskim won a 2020 Emmy for Photography and was nominated for Emmys in the categories of Directing, Photography and Cultural/Historic Program.
Starring 2019’s Miss Blackfeet, Alia Heavyrunner.
Features original music by Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready.
Filmmaker Bio: Daniel Glick is an Emmy-winning director, producer, writer, cinematographer and editor who has worked on projects of all types including documentaries, narrative films, comedies, commercials and web series.
Iniskim won a 2020 Emmy for Photography and was nominated for Emmys in the categories of Directing, Photography and Cultural/Historic Program.
WINNER: Best Live Short – American Indian Film Institute
Related Titles
Bring Them Home
Thunderheart Media THUN00An intimate look at the only indigenous tribal-led buffalo drive in North America, Bring Them Home...
Mistissini Healing
Stephanie Vizi SV0000Examines the trauma experienced by the intergenerational survivors of Canada's residential school...
Get Over It: A Path to Healing
InFilm Productions IFP001This film exposes the health crisis facing the Indigenous community in Canada through the stories...
REDx Talks Series - What I Know Now
Eccentricus Imagery Productions RX0000REDx Talks is an Indigenous speaker series featuring the most influencial elders, creatives...