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Meadowlarks

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Inspired by her own acclaimed documentary Birth of a Family, Tasha Hubbard’s Meadowlarks tells the story of four Cree siblings, separated since childhood and now in their fifties, who agree to meet for the first time over a holiday weekend in Banff. Without the usual markers of familiarity, or a shared sense of cultural belonging, Anthony, Connie, Marianne and Gwen discover unexpected moments of joyous synchronicity, conflict, and connection. With further guidance from the warmth of a newly discovered community, a fledgling family is invited to heal. Excited and curious, but also scarred and afraid of rejection, the Meadowlark siblings must contend with where they have been, and who they will become, especially to one another.

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Brian Tallerico RogerEbert.com You'd be better off watching a documentary than this Hallmark Movie level melodrama. Sep 15, 2025 Full Review Audrey Fox Audrey Fox Reviews As an intimate look at the impact of Canadian social policies towards indigenous communities, Meadowlarks creates a profound impression and a moving cinematic experience for the viewer, one that deserves to be seen by as wide an audience as possible. Oct 4, 2025 Full Review Monita Roy Mohan Geek Girl Authority Buoyed by outstanding performances and a tightly edited story, Meadowlarks is a moving and touching film that will have you bawling for 90 minutes. Oct 2, 2025 Full Review Zachary Goldkind In Review Online A cinematic inertness hampers the film’s capacity to carry its narration, but it would also be unfair to reject outright the stirring confrontation that grounds its haphazard formalism. Sep 15, 2025 Full Review Alan French Sunshine State Cineplex In its specificity, Meadowlarks finds itself an excellent text on the universal struggles families face. The resentment, the anger, and the happiness are not only accurate, but brilliantly brought to life. Rated: 8/10 Sep 14, 2025 Full Review Brian Farvour The Playlist The Sixties Scoop remains a dark, profoundly difficult time in Canada’s Indigenous history, but through films such as this, proof exists that something wonderful can emerge someday. Rated: B+ Sep 13, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Tasha Hubbard

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Michael Greyeyes

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Carmen Moore

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Alex Rice

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Michelle Thrush

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Tasha Hubbard

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Synopsis Inspired by her own acclaimed documentary Birth of a Family, Tasha Hubbard’s Meadowlarks tells the story of four Cree siblings, separated since childhood and now in their fifties, who agree to meet for the first time over a holiday weekend in Banff. Without the usual markers of familiarity, or a shared sense of cultural belonging, Anthony, Connie, Marianne and Gwen discover unexpected moments of joyous synchronicity, conflict, and connection. With further guidance from the warmth of a newly discovered community, a fledgling family is invited to heal. Excited and curious, but also scarred and afraid of rejection, the Meadowlark siblings must contend with where they have been, and who they will become, especially to one another.
Director
Tasha Hubbard
Producer
Tyler Hagan, Julia Rosenberg
Screenwriter
Tasha Hubbard, Emil Sher
Production Co
Experimental Forest Films, January Media
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 31m