In this feature film, the profound impact of the Canadian government’s residential school system is conveyed through the eyes of 2 children who were forced to face hardships beyond their years. As young children, Lyna and Glen were taken from their homes and placed in church-run boarding schools, where they suffered years of physical, sexual and emotional abuse, the effects of which persist in their adult lives. We Were Children gives voice to a national tragedy and demonstrates the incredible resilience of the human spirit.
Awards and distinctions
Honourable Mention for Best in Unscripted- History & Biography
World Media Festival, Banff
2014
Best History and Biography Program
World Media Festival, Banff
2014
Best Sound in an Information/Documentary or Lifestyle Program or Series (Daniel Pellerin, Howard Rissin, Jeremy Maclaverty, John Sievert, Randy Wilson, Rob Hutchins, Stan Mak, Stefan Fraticelli)
Canadian Screen Awards, Toronto
2014
Best Photography in a Documentary Program or Series (Jeremy Benning CSC, Kim Bell)
Canadian Screen Awards, Toronto
2014
Best Public Service
Annual American Indian Film Festival, San Francisco
2013
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