{"id":42837,"date":"2023-10-03T21:36:33","date_gmt":"2023-10-04T01:36:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/reelcanada.ca\/film\/wildhood\/"},"modified":"2024-03-25T12:11:47","modified_gmt":"2024-03-25T16:11:47","slug":"wildhood","status":"publish","type":"film","link":"https:\/\/reelcanada.ca\/film\/wildhood\/","title":{"rendered":"Wildhood"},"content":{"rendered":"
This remarkable second feature from Bretten Hannam follows two-spirit Mi\u2019kmaw teenager Link (Lewitski) on a remarkable journey of self discovery set against the gorgeous backdrop of the Annapolis Valley. After finding out that his estranged mother may be alive, Link and his brother (Winters-Anthony) escape from their abusive father and set out to find her, helped along their way by Pasmay (Odjick), a young drifter who helps Link come to terms with his newfound sexuality.<\/p>\n
Adapted from Hannam\u2019s award-winning short film Wildfire<\/em>, this realistic coming of age story is full of hope, love and heartbreak, and is a bold addition to the new wave of Indigenous filmmaking.<\/p>\n \u201cBrettan Hannam's glorious first feature catapults him into the pantheon of filmmakers to watch.\u201d \u2013 Frank J. Avella, Edge Media Network<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" This remarkable second feature from Bretten Hannam follows two-spirit Mi\u2019kmaw teenager Link (Lewitski) on a remarkable journey of self discovery set against the gorgeous backdrop of the Annapolis Valley. After… <\/p>\n