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Sgaawaay K'uuna = Edge of the knife  Cover Image E-video E-video

Sgaawaay K'uuna = Edge of the knife / Isuma Distribution International ; Niijang Xyaalas Productions ; script writers, Jaalen Edenshaw, Gwaai Edenshaw, Graham Richard, Leonie Sandercock ; producers, Jonathan Frantz, Stephen Grosse ; directed by Gwaai Edenshaw, Helen Haig-Brown.

Edenshaw, Gwaai, (screenwriter, film director.). Edenshaw, Jaalen, (screenwriter.). Frantz, Jonathan, (film producer, director of photography.). Grosse, Stephen, (film producer.). Haig-Brown, Helen, (film director.). Hedar, Sarah, (editor of moving image work.). Richard, Graham, (screenwriter.). Russ, William, (actor.). Sandercock, Leonie, (screenwriter.). Star, Kinnie, (composer (expression).). York, Tyler, (actor.). Young, Adeana, (actor.). Isuma Distribution International. (Added Author). Niijang Xyaalas Productions, (production company.). V Tape (Firm) (Added Author). Tyler York, Adeana Young, William Russ. (Cast).

Summary:

"Haida Gwaii, 1800's. At a seasonal fishing camp two families endure conflict between the nobleman Adiits'ii and his best friend Kwa. After Adiits'ii causes the accidental death of Kwa's son, he flees into the rainforest, descending into madness and transforming into Gaagiixid - the Wildman. When the families return in the spring, they discover Adiits'ii has survived the winter. Can he be rescued and returned to his humanity? Meanwhile, Kwa wrestles with his deepest desire - revenge."--from distributor's website, http://www.vtape.org/video?vi=9163.

Record details

  • Physical Description: 1 online resource (1 streaming video (100 min.)) : digital, sound, colour.
  • Distributor: Toronto, Ontario : V tape, 2019

Content descriptions

General Note:
CatMonthString:december.20
Multi-User.
Originally released as a motion picture in 2018.
Creation/Production Credits Note:
Music, Kinnie Star ; editor, Sarah Hedar ; director of photography, Jonathan Frantz.
Participant or Performer Note:
Tyler York, Adeana Young, William Russ.
Type of Computer File or Data Note:
Streaming video.
System Details Note:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:
Access requires VIU IP addresses and is restricted to VIU students, faculty and staff.
Language Note:
In Haida with optional English subtitles.
Issuing Body Note:
Made available online by VIU.
Subject: Revenge > Drama.
Wilderness survival > Drama.
Haida Gwaii (B.C.) > 19th century > Drama.
Genre: Drama.
Drama.
Drama.


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