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Sg̲aawaay K̲'uuna = Edge of the knife  Cover Image DVD DVD

Sg̲aawaay K̲'uuna = Edge of the knife

Edenshaw, Gwaai, (screenwriter, film director.). Edenshaw, Jaalen, (screenwriter.). Frantz, Jonathan, (film producer, director of photography.). Grosse, Stephen, (film producer.). Haig-Brown, Helen, (film director.). Hedar, Sarah, (editor of moving image work.). Richard, Graham, (screenwriter.). Russ, William, (actor.). Sandercock, Leonie, (screenwriter.). Star, Kinnie, (composer (expression).). York, Tyler, (actor.). Young, Adeana, (actor.). Niijang Xyaalas Productions, (production company.). Tyler York, Adeana Young, William Russ. (Cast).

Summary: "Haida Gwaii, 1800's. At a seasonal fishing camp two families endure conflict between the nobleman Adiits'ii and his best friend Kwa. After Adiits'ii causes the accidental death of Kwa's son, he flees into the rainforest, descending into madness and transforming into Gaagiixid - the Wildman. When the families return in the spring, they discover Adiits'ii has survived the winter. Can he be rescued and returned to his humanity? Meanwhile, Kwa wrestles with his deepest desire - revenge."--from distributor's website, https://www.vtape.org/video?vi=9345.

Record details

  • Physical Description: videodisc
    1 video disc (100 minutes) : digital, sound, colour ; 4 3/4 inches.
  • Distributor: [Queen Charlotte, British Columbia?] : [Niijang Xyaalas Productions?], 2019.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Originally released as a motion picture in 2018.
Creation/Production Credits Note: Music, Kinnie Star ; editor, Sarah Hedar ; director of photography, Jonathan Frantz.
Participant or Performer Note: Tyler York, Adeana Young, William Russ.
Language Note:
In Haida with optional English subtitles.
Subject: Revenge -- Drama
Wilderness survival -- Drama
Haida Gwaii (B.C.) -- 19th century -- Drama
Genre: Drama.
Drama.
Drama.

Available copies

  • 3 of 4 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
  • 1 of 2 copies available at Prince Rupert Library.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 4 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Holdable? Status Due Date
Prince Rupert Library DVD Sg̲aa 6591 (Text) 33294002111151 DVDs Volume hold Checked out 2024-04-19
Prince Rupert Library NWHC DVD Sg̲aa 6536 (Text) 33294002098143 Northwest History Collection - Non-Circulating Not holdable Available -

Summary: "Haida Gwaii, 1800's. At a seasonal fishing camp two families endure conflict between the nobleman Adiits'ii and his best friend Kwa. After Adiits'ii causes the accidental death of Kwa's son, he flees into the rainforest, descending into madness and transforming into Gaagiixid - the Wildman. When the families return in the spring, they discover Adiits'ii has survived the winter. Can he be rescued and returned to his humanity? Meanwhile, Kwa wrestles with his deepest desire - revenge."--from distributor's website, https://www.vtape.org/video?vi=9345.
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