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nîpawistamâsowin: We Will Stand Up

A poignant story of a young Indigenous individual's tragic demise and their family's unyielding quest for justice and accountability.

A young Cree man, Colten Boushie, died from a gunshot to the back of his head after entering a rural property with friends. The acquittal of the shooter, Gerald Stanley, sparked international attention and raised questions about racism in Canada's legal system.

Info about nîpawistamâsowin: We Will Stand Up

Studio(s): ONF | NFB, APTN

Originally Released: United States, May 23, 2019

Production Country: Canada

Genres:Documentary