The Stand is a Canadian documentary film, directed by Christopher Auchter and released in 2024.[1] Combining archival footage with animation, the film profiles the 1985 blockade of Lyell Island by the Haida Nation to protect the island's old-growth forests from logging operations.[2]
| The Stand | |
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| Directed by | Christopher Auchter |
| Written by | Christopher Auchter |
| Produced by | Shirley Vercruysse |
| Edited by | Sarah Hedar |
| Music by | Genevieve Vincent |
| Animation by | Christopher Auchter |
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Running time | 95 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Languages | English Haida |
The film premiered at the 2024 Vancouver International Film Festival, where it received an honorable mention from the Best British Columbia Film award jury.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Documentary about 1985 Haida Gwaii blockade premieres at VIFF". CBC News British Columbia, October 3, 2024.
- ^ Radha Agarwal, "Haida film on historic old growth logging roadblock to premiere at VIFF". Terrace Standard, October 2, 2024.
- ^ Gail Johnson, "Vancouver International Film Festival announces winners of 2024 juried awards". Stir, October 3, 2024.
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