Thunder Drum

Directed by

Arthur Lamothe

Country

Canada

Elsewhere

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How it feels

This documentary shows the everyday life and traditions of the Innu people in northern Quebec. It observes their connection to the land and their cultural practices without narration or dramatic emphasis.

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What happens

Thunder Drum (French: Mémoire battante) is a Canadian documentary film, directed by Arthur Lamothe and released in 1983. The film is a portrait of the Innu people of northern Quebec. The film was a Genie Award nominee for Best Feature Length Documentary at the 5th Genie Awards in 1984. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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