A Common Experience

A Common Experience (2013)

June 13th, 20130h 10min

Drama, Documentary
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Overview

A poetic exploration of the multi-generational affects of Canada's Indian Residential School system, based on the personal trials of Aboriginal playwright Yvette Nolan.


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