Ohero:kon - Under the Husk
"Two Mohawk girls on a challenging journey to becoming women."
Originally released in 2017. Ohero:kon - Under the Husk is a documentary film. directed by Katsitsionni Fox. At just 26 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
This documentary follows two Mohawk girls on their journey to become Mohawk women. Friends since childhood, Kaienkwinehtha and Kasennakohe are members of the traditional community of Akwesasne on the U.S./Canada border. Together, they undertake a four-year rite of passage for adolescents, called Oheró:kon, or "under the husk." The ceremony had been nearly extinct, a casualty of colonialism and intergenerational trauma; revived in the past decade by two traditional leaders, it has since flourished. Filmmaker Katsitsionni Fox has served as a mentor, or "auntie," to many youth going through the passage rites.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 4, 2017
8 years ago
Runtime
0h 26m
26 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ohero:kon - Under the Husk about?
This documentary follows two Mohawk girls on their journey to become Mohawk women. Friends since childhood, Kaienkwinehtha and Kasennakohe are members of the traditional community of Akwesasne on t...
Who directed Ohero:kon - Under the Husk?
Ohero:kon - Under the Husk was directed by Katsitsionni Fox.
How long is Ohero:kon - Under the Husk?
Ohero:kon - Under the Husk has a runtime of 0 hours and 26 minutes (26 minutes total).
When was Ohero:kon - Under the Husk released?
Ohero:kon - Under the Husk was released on November 4, 2017 in theaters.