Empire of Dirt

Empire of Dirt

Release date : November 22, 2013
Runtime : 1h 39m
Countries of origin : Canada /
Original Language : English /
Director : Peter Stebbings /
Writers : Shannon Masters /
Production companies : Angel Entertainment / Redcloud Studios / Narrow Path Productions / Téléfilm Canada / Canadian Film Centre (CFC) /
November 22, 2013 1h 39m Canada Drama English More
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Like many Native families, Lena Mahikan grew up in the cycle of abuse. Her father, a residential school survivor, was an alcoholic until he killed himself when Lena was 10. Her mother, only 14 years her senior, turned to the slots. By the time Lena was 15, she was pregnant and, before giving birth, was kicked to the curb by her mom. The cycle continues and Lena is now watching helplessly as her own daughter, Peeka, spirals out of control, landing herself in the hospital following a drug overdose. As a final attempt at survival, Lena decides to return home and face her own mother and a past she’s desperate to escape.
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Cara Gee
Lena Mahikan
Shay Eyre
Peeka Mahikan
Jennifer Podemski
Minnie Mahikan
Luke Kirby
Russell Carter
Jordan Prentice
Warren Fensky
Michael Cram
Doc Baker
Barbara Gordon
Mrs. Armstrong
Jaiden Mitchell
Little Wing
Raoul Bhaneja
Dr. Gaffney
Lawrence Bayne
Uncle Hank
Sarah Podemski
Charmaine

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  • title:Empire of Dirt
  • status:Released
  • Release date: 2013
  • Runtime:1h 39m
  • Genres: Drama ·
  • Countries of origin: Canada ·
  • Original Language: English ·
  • Director: Peter Stebbings /
  • Writers: Shannon Masters ·
  • Production companies: Angel Entertainment · Redcloud Studios · Narrow Path Productions · Téléfilm Canada · Canadian Film Centre (CFC) ·
  • Overview:Like many Native families, Lena Mahikan grew up in the cycle of abuse. Her father, a residential school survivor, was an alcoholic until he killed himself when Lena was 10. Her mother, only 14 years her senior, turned to the slots. By the time Lena was 15, she was pregnant and, before giving birth, was kicked to the curb by her mom. The cycle continues and Lena is now watching helplessly as her own daughter, Peeka, spirals out of control, landing herself in the hospital following a drug overdose. As a final attempt at survival, Lena decides to return home and face her own mother and a past she’s desperate to escape.
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