Mohawk Girls
Originally released in 2005. Mohawk Girls is a documentary film. directed by Tracey Deer. At just 62 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
For three teenage girls growing up in Kahnawake — and indeed, all teenagers on the reserve — life can be quite confusing. If they want to move away to pursue new experiences — perhaps in nearby Montreal — they risk losing credibility, or worse yet, their rights as Mohawk women. Of course, if they stay, their opportunities in the tiny community are limited. With insight, humour and heart, director Tracey Deer (who left Kahnawake to attend school and pursue filmmaking) returns to her community to follow these Mohawk girls and tell their stories. Her deeply emotional documentary reveals the complex hope, heartache and promise of growing up Indigenous in the 21st century.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 2005
21 years ago
Runtime
1h 2m
62 minutes total
User Rating
4.0/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- ONF | NFB
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mohawk Girls about?
For three teenage girls growing up in Kahnawake — and indeed, all teenagers on the reserve — life can be quite confusing. If they want to move away to pursue new experiences — perhaps in near...
Who directed Mohawk Girls?
Mohawk Girls was directed by Tracey Deer.
How long is Mohawk Girls?
Mohawk Girls has a runtime of 1 hours and 2 minutes (62 minutes total).
When was Mohawk Girls released?
Mohawk Girls was released on January 1, 2005 in theaters.