Empire of Dirt
Empire of Dirt

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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.
    Released
    11/22/2013
    Runtime
    1h 39min
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    Status
    Released
    Language
    English
    Production
    Angel Entertainment, Redcloud Studios, Narrow Path Productions, Téléfilm Canada, Canadian Film Centre (CFC)
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