Empire of Dirt
2013 | 99m | English
Popularity: 1 (history)
| Director: | Peter Stebbings |
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| Writer: | Shannon Masters |
| Staring: |
| 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 |
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| 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 |
| Organization | Category | Person |
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Popularity History
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| 2024 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 1 |
| 2024 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 2 |
| 2024 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 1 |
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| 2024 | 11 | 4 | 12 | 1 |
| 2024 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| 2025 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Trending Position
| Year | Month | High | Avg |
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| 2025 | 4 | 533 | 577 |