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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 Anne Brodie What She Said 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 Rated: 4/4 Nov 28, 2025 Full Review Richard Crouse Richard Crouse 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. Rated: 3.5/5 Nov 27, 2025 Full Review Alex Heeney Seventh Row 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. Nov 25, 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 Read all reviews

Movie Info

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