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Empire of Dirt

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5.6/10 • 7

2013-11-221h 39m

Drama

Like many Native families, Lena Mahikan grew up in the cycle of abuse. Her father, a residential school survivor, was an alcoholic until he killed himself when Lena was 10. Her mother, only 14 years her senior, turned to the slots. By the time Lena was 15, she was pregnant and, before giving birth, was kicked to the curb by her mom. The cycle continues and Lena is now watching helplessly as her own daughter, Peeka, spirals out of control, landing herself in the hospital following a drug overdose. As a final attempt at survival, Lena decides to return home and face her own mother and a past she’s desperate to escape.

Directors
Peter Stebbings
Editors
Jorge Weisz

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  1. Cara Gee

    Cara Gee

    Lena Mahikan

  2. Shay Eyre

    Shay Eyre

    Peeka Mahikan

  3. Jennifer Podemski

    Jennifer Podemski

    Minnie Mahikan

  4. Luke Kirby

    Luke Kirby

    Russell Carter

  5. Jordan Prentice

    Jordan Prentice

    Warren Fensky

  6. Michael Cram

    Michael Cram

    Doc Baker

  7. Kate Corbett

    Kate Corbett

    Wendy

  8. Barbara Gordon

    Barbara Gordon

    Mrs. Armstrong

  9. Jean Yoon

    Jean Yoon

    Tess

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
parent child relationshipnative americanabuse