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The Spirit Within (1990) - film poster, directed by Gil Cardinal

The Spirit Within

1990
51 min United States Feature
Directed by
Gil Cardinal , Wil Campbell
Not currently streaming on CaSTV

Synopsis

This documentary looks at various Indigenous spirituality programs that run in western Canadian federal penitentiaries, as well as in some provincial institutions. These programs are led by elders, with assistance from liaison officers. They include workshops, ceremonies, and other traditional methods that help put the incarcerated back in touch with themselves, their culture, and their spirituality.

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Identifiers & sources
TMDB 689314
CQ 54011
Wikidata Q61820486

Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)

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