We Were Children

We Were Children is a powerful documentary that tells the heart-wrenching story of two First Nations children, Glen Anaquod and Lyna Hart, who were forced to attend government-funded residential schools in Canada. Through their personal accounts and dramatic recreations, the film exposes the brutal truth of the schools' mission to assimilate Native Americans into Canadian society. The children endured physical, mental, and emotional abuse, and their culture was erased. The film is a poignant reminder of the trauma and legacy of these institutions and the resilience of Indigenous communities.

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