Aboriginality October 24, 2008

The Chicago International Children’s Film Festival, running Oct. 23-Nov. 2, is celebrating its silver anniversary by screening the best children’s films in the world. This year's festival will feature 213 films from 44 countries (24 from Canada) and is the only children's festival in the world that's recognized by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences as an "Academy qualifying" festival.

Aboriginality (Canada, 2007) - 5 min
Directed By Dominique Keller
Part of the Take Up the Torch film collection, appropriate for ages 11 to 13

Modernity melds with the past when Native American youth leave the reservations to experience the outside world. Their indigenous art, music and culture mix with contemporary hip hop and breakdancing to create new art forms with a link to traditional heritages. The experiences of one young boy who leaves the “rez” to bring positive change are documented in this live-action/animated dance hybrid.

Official Website: http://ciccf2008.org