Bones of Crows - Screening and Panel Discussion

Join us at IMAX® Victoria at the Royal BC Museum on Friday, September 29 for a special screening of Bones of Crows, written and directed by Marie Clements. 

A story spanning over 100 years, Bones of Crows is a feature film told through the eyes of Cree musical prodigy Aline Spears as she and her siblings are removed from their family home and forced into Canada's Residential School system and into a struggle for survival. Bones of Crows is Aline's journey from child to matriarch, a moving multi-generational epic of resilience, survival, and the pursuit of justice.

Watch the trailer here.

Following the film there will be a panel discussion featuring actress Summer Testawich, who plays young Aline.

The film starts at 5:30 PM, with discussion following until 8:15PM
Film runtime 2 hours 7 minutes.

Admission is free but seating is limited so please register for tickets.

Content Advisory:

Bones of Crows contains scenes that may distress some viewers, especially those who have experienced harm, abuse, violence, and/or intergenerational trauma due to colonial practices. 

Tsow-tun Le Lum will be present and available on-site during the screening to offer support and care for anyone in need of support. Smudging will also be available following the panel discussion.

Further support is available 24 hours a day for anyone affected by their experience at residential schools and for those who may be triggered by content dealing with residential schools, child abuse, emotional trauma, and racism. The National Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line is available at 1-866-925-4419.

Summer Testawich

Summer Testawich is a young Canadian actress of Cree and Latin American heritage, raised on the traditional Syilx Territory. She made her acting debut in a Supporting role as young Aline in the Feature Film Bones of Crows (CBC), and followed that up with a small acting role on Avatar: The Last Airbender (Netflix).