Round Up
2010
18 min
Coming soon
This short film traces Pete Standing Alone's personal journey from cultural alienation to pride and belonging. As a spiritual elder, teacher, and community leader of the Kainai Nation of Southern Alberta, Pete works with youth to repair the cultural and spiritual destruction wrought by residential schools. At age 81, he has come full-circle in his dedication to preserving the traditional ways of his people.
Details
This short film traces Pete Standing Alone's personal journey from cultural alienation to pride and belonging. As a spiritual elder, teacher, and community leader of the Kainai Nation of Southern Alberta, Pete works with youth to repair the cultural and spiritual destruction wrought by residential schools. At age 81, he has come full-circle in his dedication to preserving the traditional ways of his people.
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directorNarcisse Blood
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writerGil Cardinal
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producerGil Cardinal
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editorBrenda Teming
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cinematographerDennis SouthgateDaron DonahueRick Tailfeathers
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sound recordistPer AsplundStan Jackson
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on-lineStudio Post
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colour correctionStudio Post
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transcriptionSharon Murphy
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round-up riderFagan Standing AloneFrank Weasel HeadMartin Heavy HeadJim Plumbe
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production coordinatorGinette D'SilvaFaye Yoneda
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production supervisorMark Power
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marketing managerKelly Fox
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program administratorDarin Clausen
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executive producerDavid Christensen
Education
Ages 10 to 17
Study Guide - Guide 1
Indigenous Studies - Identity/Society
Before screening the film, discuss the flashback technique and how it is used. Direct the students’ attention to the backstory communicated by flashbacks in Round Up. What does Pete highlight as he looks back on his life? Invite an elder from the local Aboriginal community to discuss the spiritual ceremonies in the film. Have the class write short texts about the various possible meanings of the film’s title.
