This feature documentary hilariously overturns the conventional notion of the “stoic Indian” and shines a light on an overlooked element of Native culture: humour, and its healing powers. Featuring an engaging cast of characters, Redskins, Tricksters and Puppy Stew is an in-depth laugh-a-minute tour of complex issues like Native identity, politics and racism. There’s Don Kelly, one of Canada's hottest young stand-up comics, whose Indian name means Runs Like a Girl. Kelly uses comedy to skewer stereotypes of the apathetic Indian. There’s also Sharon Shorty and Jackie Bear, 2 community healers from Whitehorse, Yukon, who portray Sarah and Susie, elderly Native ladies who discuss their daily activities and their love of Bingo and Kentucky Fried Chicken.
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Film Credits
- director
- Drew Hayden Taylor
- narrator
- Drew Hayden Taylor
- producer
- Silva Basmajian
- editor
- Steve Weslak
- cinematographer
- Mark McCurdy
- Joan Hutton
- sound editor
- Alan Gelhart
- associate producer
- Nancy C. Johnson
- original music
- André Vincelli
- re-recording
- Shelley Craig
- Jean Paul Vialard
- sound recordist
- Brent Marchenski
- Joe Finlan
- Bruce Cameron
- David Cunningham
- Keith Henderson
- Ian Challis
- Shreela Chakrabartty
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