Evan's Drum
7.2
For generations, the sound of traditional Inuit drum dancing fell silent in Labrador due to colonization. In the early 21st century, the beat of the drum returned, and with it a renewed sense of pride in Inuit culture. Evan’s Drum tells the story of seven-year-old Evan Winters of Happy Valley-Goose Bay as he learns from his mother, Amy, how to drum dance. Amy hopes that her son will continue this newly reclaimed tradition and help to pass it on to future generations of Inuit. Labrador Inuk filmmaker Ossie Michelin brings us into the home of the Winters-Allen family for an intimate look as the revitalized tradition of drum dancing is once more passed down through the generations. Evan’s Drum provides a window into modern Inuit family life through the story of Evan and his family, who work alongside their community to keep the drumbeat alive.
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Ossie Michelin Director · Judith Gruber-Stitzer Composer Sylvaine Dufaux Cinematographer
First release September 20, 2021 · Produced in Canada
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Canada
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Release dates
Canada · September 20, 2021
Digital · Cinefest Sudbury
Canada · September 23, 2021
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