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Nika & Madison

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Nika & Madison is a drama about two Indigenous friends, Nika and Madison, who go on the run after a violent encounter with a police officer leaves him injured. Fearing prejudice and disbelief from the justice system, the childhood friends are forced to flee, forging a strong bond of friendship and sisterhood amidst their flight through the Canadian wilderness. The film explores themes of Indigenous resilience, the unbreakable bonds of friendship, and systemic biases against Indigenous people in the Canadian legal system, and is a feature-length adaptation of director Eva Thomas's award-winning short film Redlights.

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Alex Heeney Seventh Row Nov 25
Nika & Madison shows how terrifying the colonial justice system is, even at the best of times. Part procedural and part hangout movie, Nika & Madison is a showcase for Indigenous talent on screen and behind the camera. Go to Full Review Louisa Moore Screen Zealots Nov 6
A gripping film that tackles systemic racism through the bond of two Indigenous women. Powered by authentic performances, it’s a timely, unflinching, and deeply human story, despite an ending that lands less powerfully than it should. Go to Full Review Sarah Gopaul Digital Journal Oct 8
Ellyn Jade and Star Slade ground the film in a familiar reality, drawing audiences into their characters’ regrettably relevant story. Go to Full Review Lissete Lanuza Sáenz Fangirlish Sep 19
Nika & Madison is, above all, a story about friendship and what you would do for the people you love. And that is something we can all understand. Go to Full Review Matthew Simpson That Shelf Sep 18
Nika & Madison is, in a word, unsubtle. This is a film that wears its message on its sleeve for all to see. This may sound like a negative, but it is, in fact, a necessary story for both our time and our nation. Go to Full Review Rachel West AWFJ.org Sep 16
Eva Thomas shows real promise as a feature-film director. Backed by a great score, Nika & Madison keeps things interesting for its 87-minute runtime, never overstaying its welcome. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Eva Thomas

Director

Ellyn Jade

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Star Slade

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Amanda Brugel

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Shawn Doyle

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Eva Thomas

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Synopsis Nika & Madison is a drama about two Indigenous friends, Nika and Madison, who go on the run after a violent encounter with a police officer leaves him injured. Fearing prejudice and disbelief from the justice system, the childhood friends are forced to flee, forging a strong bond of friendship and sisterhood amidst their flight through the Canadian wilderness. The film explores themes of Indigenous resilience, the unbreakable bonds of friendship, and systemic biases against Indigenous people in the Canadian legal system, and is a feature-length adaptation of director Eva Thomas's award-winning short film Redlights.
Director
Eva Thomas
Producer
Tyler Levine, Eva Thomas
Screenwriter
Eva Thomas, Michael McGowan
Production Co
Eva Thomas Inc., Carousel Pictures
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 27m