First Stories: Two Spirited (2007)
Overview
This short documentary presents the empowering story of Rodney "Geeyo" Poucette's struggle against prejudice in the Indigenous community as a two-spirited person.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.251 |
Directed By
Sharon A. Desjarlais
TOP CAST
Rodney "Geeyo" Poucette
Themself
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