The Canary Effect (2006)

Directed by

Robin Davey

Genre

documentary film

Country

United States

Runtime

1h 03m

Rated

NR

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

This documentary examines how U.S. government policies have harmed Native American communities. It features testimony and historical footage to show ongoing struggles.

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What happens

The Canary Effect is a 2006 documentary film that looks into the effects that the United States and its policies have on the Indigenous peoples (Native Americans) who are residents. It premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and won the Stanley Kubrick Award at the 2006 Traverse City Film Festival. The movie was directed by Robin Davey and Yellow Thunder Woman, who are both members of LA Based alternative pop group The Bastard Fairies. The film's soundtrack was composed by guitarist Paul Pesco. The documentary was released on DVD in 2008. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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