Discovery s lineup of emerging filmmakers includes the world premiere of Wildhood from two-spirit L nu writer-director Bretten Hannam, in which the Mi kmawprotagonist discovers his sexuality and connects with his heritage while fleeing his toxic father with his half-brother.
Phillip Lewitski, Joshua Odjick, Michael Greyeyes and newcomer Avery Winters-Anthony are among the stars in the east-coast story, filmed in English and Mi kmaw. Scarborough, directed by Shasha Nakhai and Rich Williamson, will debut in Discovery with a look at three children who become friends in a low-income neighbourhood of the titular Toronto suburb.
Toronto-based Hernandez’s 2017 debut novel on which the film is based made the short list for several prizes, including the Trillium Book Award.
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