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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 Sep 15
You'd be better off watching a documentary than this Hallmark Movie level melodrama. Go to Full Review Randall King Winnipeg Free Press Dec 3
3.5/5
Meadowlarks earns its tears, both from the characters and, inevitably, from the audience. Go to Full Review Anne Brodie What She Said Nov 28
4/4
a chamber piece on what it meant and means to have been kidnapped and sent away and changed. Gorgeous, resonant performances strengthen the realities of grieving, growth, acceptance and starting anew Go to Full Review Richard Crouse Richard Crouse Nov 27
3.5/5
Fueled by terrific performances, Meadowlarks is an emotional look at the devastating personal effects that came as a result of the Sixties Scoop, but is a hopeful, heartfelt movie, that suggests the fabric of family can be mended no matter how frayed. Go to Full Review Alex Heeney Seventh Row Nov 25
This chamber drama, set over the course of a long weekend, is full of star power... As they figure out how to collectively grieve and start looking toward the future, we do indeed see the birth of a family. Go to Full Review Audrey Fox Audrey Fox Reviews Oct 4
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. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Tasha Hubbard

Director

Michael Greyeyes

Actor

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