The Nitinaht Chronicles (1997)

This feature documentary profiles an Aboriginal community coming to terms with a legacy of sexual abuse, incest and family violence. The film follows the Ditidaht First Nation over a seven-year period, after a respected elder is found guilty of sexual assault. Award-winning filmmaker Maurice Bulbulian records the community's stories, becoming a part of their healing process. With the hope and courage of participants, the powerful interviews in this film play a key role in helping the community overcome the cycle of abuse. The continuing, devastating effects of the residential school system are also revealed; in this system, physical, emotional and sexual abuse were all too often routine.

• Parental Guidance: PG-13
• Release Date: 1997-01-01
• Runtime: 2h 23min
• Production Company: ONF | NFB
• Production Country: Canada
• Director: Maurice Bulbulian