The film, Wildhood, was programmed in our 2021 Festival season, and will be returning on March 11th for a limited run of screenings at the VIFF Centre.

The film is by two-spirit director, Bretten Hannam, and is a persuasive coming-of-age tale that reminds us how empowerment often comes courtesy of intimacy and tenderness, leading Link to fully embrace his true nature. The film was just nominated for 6 Canadian Screen Awards, including Best Motion Picture, Best Director, and Best Leading Actor. 

Stuck in a Nova Scotia trailer park and going nowhere fast, Link (star-in-the-making Phillip Lewitski) is always on the run, fleeing local cops, dodging his abusive dad, and denying his Two-Spirit nature. When he discovers that, contrary to his dad’s claims, his Mi’kmaw mother may still be alive, he and his half-brother Travis (Avery Winters-Anthony) finally have purpose. On the road to Mi’kma’ki, they pick up Pasmay (Joshua Odjick), a gregarious drifter and pow wow dancer who represents Link’s best chance at locating his mom and finally experiencing a sense of acceptance.

Promocode for $5 off tickets: VIFFWILDHOOD22

Web link: http://goviff.org/2022-wildhood

 Screenings:

Fri, March 11th at 4:10 PM
Sat, March 12th at 6:10 PM
Sun, March 13th at 4:20 PM
Mon, March 14th at 7:55 PM
Tues, March 15th at 7:30 PM
Thurs, March 17th at 7:55 PM

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