Innu Nikamu: Resist and Sing facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Innu Nikamu: Resist and Sing |
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| Directed by | Kevin Bacon-Hervieux |
| Produced by | Ian Boyd |
| Written by | Kevin Bacon-Hervieux |
| Music by | Florent Vollant |
| Cinematography | Philippe St-Gelais |
| Editing by | Geoffrey Boulangé |
| Studio | Terre Innu |
| Distributed by | Vidéographe |
| Release date(s) | October 10, 2017 (FNC) |
| Running time | 92 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | French English Innu-aimun |
Innu Nikamu: Resist and Sing (which means Innu Nikamu: Sing the Resistance in French) is a Canadian documentary film. It was directed by Kevin Bacon-Hervieux and came out in 2017.
A documentary film tells a true story using real people and events. This movie is all about the Innu Nikamu music festival. This festival is a big event for the Innu people, who are one of Canada's First Nations groups.
About the Film
The film shows what the Innu Nikamu festival is all about. It highlights the music and culture of the Innu people. The festival takes place in Sept-Îles, Quebec, on the grounds of a former school. This location is very important to the Innu community.
Many talented musicians appear in the film. These include Shauit, Florent Vollant, and the popular rock band Simple Plan. The movie celebrates their music and the spirit of the Innu people.
Film Release and Awards
Innu Nikamu: Resist and Sing first showed to the public on October 10, 2017. This happened at the Festival du nouveau cinéma, a film festival in Canada.
The film later won a special award. In 2019, it received the Prix Iris for Best Documentary Film. This award was given at the 21st Quebec Cinema Awards, which celebrates the best films from Quebec.
