Bones of Crows

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Bones of Crows

2022

2h 7m

Drama

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BONES OF CROWS is told through the eyes of Cree Matriarch Aline Spears as she survives a childhood in Canada's residential school system to continue her family's generational fight in the face of systemic starvation, racism, and sexual abuse. She uses her uncanny ability to understand and translate codes into working for a special division of the Canadian Air Force as a Cree code talker in World War II. The story unfolds over 100 years with a cumulative force that propels us into the future.

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Brian Tallerico

RogerEbert.com

Spanning generations, Bones of Crows lacks focus and gets frustrating as it has to constantly play the emotional peaks of so many major life moments, ones that will be better spread out over the length of multiple episodes.

Sep 11, 2022

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Dennis Harvey

48 Hills

If Bones of Crows sometimes seems heavy-handed, a dirge of suffering, you can hardly indict it for being unfaithful to reality. This material is so packed with drama, the 2022 feature has already been spun off into a five-hour broadcast...

Nov 7, 2023

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Emma Badame

That Shelf

A stirring indictment of colonialization and testament to resilience and persistence, the film is made all the more powerful by Grace Dove’s richly layered central performance.

Jun 3, 2023

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Anne Brodie

What She Said

Bones of Crows Excellent film, restrained, dignifed, instructive, beautiful to look at and bolstered by solid performances and a mature directorial vision Aline is played with tremendous courage by Grace Dove.

Rated: 4/4

Jun 2, 2023

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Kim Hughes

Original Cin

Its subject is urgent and vital, but Bones of Crows is a tough watch, knowing that this poignant drama draws from the real-life experiences of survivors of Canada’s dreaded residential schools.

Rated: B+

Jun 1, 2023

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Richard Crouse

Richard Crouse

It is a story of hard truths, told with skill—despite its sprawling nature, it doesn’t feel bloated—and emotion that gets to the heart of how generational trauma forever altered the lives of the characters.

Rated: 4/5

Jun 1, 2023

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Erica D

The honest and brutal truths, the pain, the healing; it's a journey worth taking ♡

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/09/25

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quentin r

An epic story and undertaking! Beautifully shot and acted!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/09/25

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Jodi S

Bones of Crows is a visually stunning and emotionally profound film that confronts Canada’s colonial past with unflinching honesty and grace. Anchored by Grace Dove’s courageous and layered performance, it masterfully balances hard truths with hope, offering a powerful testament to resilience and generational strength.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/09/25

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Lalaine C

We saw this in theatre when it toured through various MB venues…an amazing brief snap shot of what has happened.. this storytelling will breathe through your heart, soul and is truly a work of passion… thank you/ meegwhich for persevering in the telling of this story…a must see….

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/03/25

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Amy M

Very powerful and moving, they did an excellent job on this film.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/03/25

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BONES OF CROWS is told through the eyes of Cree Matriarch Aline Spears as she survives a childhood in Canada's residential school system to continue her family's generational fight in the face of systemic starvation, racism, and sexual abuse. She uses her uncanny ability to understand and translate codes into working for a special division of the Canadian Air Force as a Cree code talker in World War II. The story unfolds over 100 years with a cumulative force that propels us into the future.

Director: Marie Clements
Producer: Marie Clements, Trish Dolman, Christine Haebler
Screenwriter: Marie Clements
Production Co: Grana Productions, Ayasew Ooskana Pictures, Screen Siren Pictures, Marie Clements Media
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Runtime: 2h 7m

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