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A visual art documentary captures seasonal changes in Atikameksheng Anishnawbek (formerly Whitefish Lake), Darlene Naponse's Northern Ontario home community.

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Andrew Kendall Stabroek News Jun 21
There’s a sharp political imperative in the way the camera lingers on the acts of the community; whatever act takes place, the camera is always at a remove as if asking us to allow this community the space to exist on their own. Go to Full Review Andrew Parker The Gate Jun 20
7/10
There is a love for the land and its people that shines brightly throughout, but also a fair amount of observed criticism. Go to Full Review Rachel Ho POV Magazine May 6
Aki almost feels like a declaration from [Darlene] Naponse: Mother Nature will prevail, regardless of how hard we try to take her for all she’s got. Go to Full Review Alex Heeney Seventh Row Nov 25
Melding the activist sensibilities and attention to the land of Falls Around Her with the more overtly experimental approach of Stellar, Naponse’s first foray into documentary is a thrilling look at a year in the life of Atikameksheng. Go to Full Review Joshua Polanski In Review Online Sep 25
Aki is a film of abundance... All [Darlene Naponse] needs for her documentary is this beautiful community, the land they live on, and her camera. Go to Full Review Shelagh Rowan-Legg ScreenAnarchy Sep 15
4/5
Naponse has crafted what feels, maybe not a love letter as such, but more a unique diary entry into a world that few outsiders get to see, and asks us to understand it on its own terms. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Darlene Naponse

Director

Darlene Naponse

Writer

Darlene Naponse

Screenwriter

Darlene Naponse

Producer

Jamie Manning

Producer

Jason Ryle

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Movie Info

Synopsis A visual art documentary captures seasonal changes in Atikameksheng Anishnawbek (formerly Whitefish Lake), Darlene Naponse's Northern Ontario home community.
Director
Darlene Naponse
Producer
Darlene Naponse, Jamie Manning
Screenwriter
Darlene Naponse, Darlene Naponse
Production Co
Baswewe Films, Night Market
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
Ojibwa
Runtime
1h 23m