The Canary Effect (2006)
- Directed by
- Robin Davey
- Genre
- documentary film
- Country
- United States
- Runtime
- 1h 03m
- Rated
- NR
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
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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