A special screening of the film “The Canary Effect” will be hosted by GVSU’s Native American Student Organization and School of Social Work. The screening will take place at 6:00pm at GVSU’s Center for Health Sciences at 301 Michigan St. The screening is free, but registration is required (register at http://thecanaryeffect.bravenewtheaters.com/screening/show/10111
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Description:
The Canary Effect is a culmination of Yellow Thunder Woman’s first hand experience growing up as a Native American and Robin’s passionate empathy of the need to bring such truths to a wider audience. This is the directors, Robin Davey & Yellow Thunder Woman’s debut film and has been a hit on the International film festival circuit.
Delving deep into the often misunderstood and frequently over looked historic realities if the American Indian, The Canary Effect follows the terrifying and horrific abuses instilled upon the Indigenous people of North America, and details the genocidal practices of the US government and its continuing affects on present
day Indian country.
Featuring interviews with the leading scholars and experts on Indian issues including controversial author Ward Churchill, the film brings together the past and present in a way never before captured so eloquently and boldly on film.
Pre-register at http://thecanaryeffect.bravenewtheaters.com/screening/show/10111