Bloodland (2011)
Overview
A social statement on the irreversible and detrimental impact of gas and oil exploration on our planet and in particular the impact that hydraulic fracturing or 'fracking' will have on Kainaiwa, or the Blood Reserve in Canada. This film was shot with a completely Indigenous cast and crew.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.244 |
Directed By
Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers
Crew
Alli Victor
Tanisha Salomons
Rose Stiffarm
Jonathan Antoine
Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers
Thomas Isaac-Came
Dameon Taylor
Suzie Healy-Grant
Rose Stiffarm
Jonathan Antoine
Cowboy Smithx
Jonathan Antoine
Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers
Dameon Taylor
Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers
Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers
Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers
Cam Grant
Cowboy Smithx
Cowboy Smithx
Dameon Taylor
Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers
Jonathan Antoine
Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers
TOP CAST
Byron Chief-Moon
Band Councillor #1 / Drillman #1
Cowboy Smithx
Band Councillor #2 / Drillman #2
Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers
Earth Woman
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