She and I
2008
6 min
Coming soon
This short film is inspired by a stormy same-sex relationship in the Manawan community of the Atikamekw Nation, which led to a suicide. Since 2004, Wapikoni Mobile has been giving Indigenous youth the opportunity to speak out using video and music. This short film was made with the guidance of the traveling Wapikoni Mobile studios and is part of the 2007 Selection—Wapikoni Mobile DVD.
This work deals with mature subject matter. Viewer discretion is advised.
Details
This short film is inspired by a stormy same-sex relationship in the Manawan community of the Atikamekw Nation, which led to a suicide.
Since 2004, Wapikoni Mobile has been giving Indigenous youth the opportunity to speak out using video and music. This short film was made with the guidance of the traveling Wapikoni Mobile studios and is part of the 2007 Selection—Wapikoni Mobile DVD.
This work deals with mature subject matter. Viewer discretion is advised.
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directorMarie-Pier Ottawa
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musicMarie-Pier Ottawa
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narrationMarie-Pier Ottawa
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participantMekis FlamandJulia Flamand
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writerSacha Dubé
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cameraSacha DubéMarie-Pier OttawaSarah FortinJoël Vaudreuil
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picture editorJoël Vaudreuil
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sound recordingÉric LavergneJoël Vaudreuil
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narration recordingÉric LavergneJoël Vaudreuil
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filmmaker mentorJoël VaudreuilSarah Fortin
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coordinatorÉric Lavergne
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general directorManon Barbeau
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project creatorManon Barbeau
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financial partnership developmentLucille Veilleux
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administratorYouri MourogJohanne Dubuc
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director of field operationsGilles Péloquin
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general coordinatorFrance Couture
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assistant coordinatorSarah Lalonde
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technical supervisionJessy BoivinSébastien PichetteJason Smalridge
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post-productionJessy BoivinSébastien PichetteJason Smalridge
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mechanical supervisionSébastien Tremblay
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projectionSébastien Tremblay
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websiteGaétan BoucherJason Smalridge
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distributionJudith BrèsSarah Lalonde
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accountingPierre-Claude BeaucageMaryse-Chantal Brazeau
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sweeteningClaude Chevalier
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online editingYannick Carrier
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titlesGaspard Gaudreau
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translationLeah Kosatsky
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subtitlesLeah Kosatsky
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technical coordinatorJean-François Laprise
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administrative teamMirabelle BélangerDominique BrunetLise Lévesque
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associate producerMaryse Chapdelaine
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producerPatricia Bergeron
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executive producerManon BarbeauYves BisaillonRavida Din
Education
Ages 14 to 17
Ethics and Religious Culture - Ethical Values
Family Studies/Home Economics - Adolescent Development
Family Studies/Home Economics - Relationships
Health/Personal Development - Mental Health/Stress/Suicide
After they view the film, ask your students to consider the problems that can arise in couples and the different forms that violence can take. What behaviours in the film are destructive? What are the ingredients for a healthy, respectful relationship? What resources exist to help young people in crisis? Invite experts to come speak to your class.
