“off-grid and isolated, 19 young people find redemption and community… in a sea-going canoe.”

dugout


DOCUMENTARY FILM

2011

80 MINUTES

HIGH DEFINITION (HD)

A touching, feature-length documentary about the lives of sometimes lost young people, and their journey toward community and redemption. Found in, of all places, the construction of a sea-going canoe.

A candid story told in a unique, fly-on-the-wall perspective by the participants, with universal themes of community, purpose, and dignity.

Presented by the Northern Cultural Expressions Society (NCES) and Dugout Project Master Crafter, Wayne Price.

Funding is provided by the Canadian Government, Yukon Energy Corporation, Canada Council for the Arts, Kwanlin Dun First Nations, Council of Yukon First Nations, along with several in-kind contributions and the gracious support of the people of the Yukon.

Credits

  • Director of Photography and Editor: Allan Code

  • Additional Camerawork, Sound Recording, and Interviews: Robin Armour, Patrick Weir, Justin Smith, Angela Code

  • Tlingit Individual Song Compositions and Translations: Lance Twitchell

  • Group Songs: Dakka Kwan Dancers

  • Nylon String Guitar: Dave Haddock

  • Dene Drum Song: Ernie Bussidor and Thomas Cutlip

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