Aitamaako'tamisskapi Natosi: Before the Sun

Feb 25, 2023

1h 29m

★ 0.0

Overview

An intimate and thrilling portrait of a young Siksika woman and the deep bonds between her father and family in the golden plains of Blackfoot Territory as she prepares for one of the most dangerous horse races in the world… bareback.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Indigenous Screen Office | Bureau de l'écran autochtone

Departments and Agencies of the Government of Canada

TELUS originals

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Cast

Logan Red Crow

Allison Red Crow

Racey Big Snake

Jayme Big Snake

Clarence Red Crow

Mark Big Tobacco

Cody Big Tobacco

Zarianna Big Tobacco

Kayzen Big Tobacco

Rose Red Crow

Kitana Arcand

Sharmaine Weed

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Aitamaako'tamisskapi Natosi: Before the Sun

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