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Empire of Dirt

2013 | 99m | English

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Director: Peter Stebbings
Writer: Shannon Masters
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Like many Native families, Lena Mahikan grew up in the cycle of abuse. Her father, a residential school survivor, was an alcoholic until he killed himself when Lena was 10. Her mother, only 14 years her senior, turned to the slots. By the time Lena was 15, she was pregnant and, before giving birth, was kicked to the curb by her mom. The cycle continues and Lena is now watching helplessly as her own daughter, Peeka, spirals out of control, landing herself in the hospital following a drug overdose. As a final attempt at survival, Lena decides to return home and face her own mother and a past she’s desperate to escape.
Release Date: Nov 22, 2013
Director: Peter Stebbings
Writer: Shannon Masters
Genres: Drama
Keywords parent child relationship, native american, abuse
Production Companies Téléfilm Canada, Angel Entertainment, Canadian Film Centre (CFC), Redcloud Studios, Narrow Path Productions
Box Office Revenue: $0
Budget: $0
Updates Updated: Aug 03, 2024 (Update)
Entered: Apr 25, 2024
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Name Character
Cara Gee Lena Mahikan
Shay Eyre Peeka Mahikan
Jennifer Podemski Minnie Mahikan
Luke Kirby Russell Carter
Jordan Prentice Warren Fensky
Michael Cram Doc Baker
Kate Corbett Wendy
Barbara Gordon Mrs. Armstrong
Jean Yoon Tess
Shannon Kook Angel
Jaiden Mitchell Little Wing
Doug Bedard Doug
Tonya Williams Sandra
Raoul Bhaneja Dr. Gaffney
Joris Jarsky Neil
Sarah Manninen Anna
Lawrence Bayne Uncle Hank
Sarah Podemski Charmaine
Tony Nappo Fisherman
Name Job
Peter Stebbings Director
Colin Brunton Line Producer
Jorge Weisz Editor
Shannon Masters Screenplay
David Greene Director of Photography
Jenny Lewis Casting
Maureen Evans Casting
Grace Ng Art Direction
Justin Peroff Music
Sara Kay Casting
Nazgol Goshtasbpour Production Design
Ciara Vernon Set Decoration
Marie-Eve Tremblay Costume Design
Karen Paterson-Bowden Script Supervisor
Name Title
Jennifer Podemski Producer
Bob Crowe Producer
Heather K. Dahlstrom Co-Producer
Geoff Ewart Co-Producer
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