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Aanikoobijigan [ancestor/great-grandparent/great-grandchild]

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History, spirituality, and the law collide as one Michigan tribal organization fights to ensure that Native American ancestral remains are returned to their rightful place.

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Zachary Lee RogerEbert.com 3d
Having memories keeps people alive, and we can’t remember properly if we’re not given access to the whole story. Go to Full Review Pat Mullen POV Magazine 3d
Aanikoobijigan testifies to the necessity of laying these bones to rest. Go to Full Review Juan Barquin The Film Stage 3d
What’s most fascinating about Aanikoobijigan is the way it bounces through history with ease, emphasizing all the connections that exist throughout literal centuries. Go to Full Review Bradley Gibson Film Threat 4d
7/10
Aanikoobijigan reveals a cultural challenge and puts us in touch with the people and customs of the Anishinaabe. The issues are complex and difficult to navigate, balancing the needs of the present against respect for the past. Go to Full Review Chase Hutchinson The Playlist 5d
B+
Piece by piece, the film becomes a portrait of quiet, ordinary courage, just as it doesn’t shy away from pondering why the dedication and years of fighting an uphill battle like this were required in the first place. Go to Full Review Robert Kojder Flickering Myth Jan 29
3.5/5
There are emotional moments capturing heavy moments of repatriations, and an overall optimistic outlook despite a dehumanizing history of being denied repeatedly Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Adam Shingwak Khalil

Director

Zack Khalil

Director

Steve Holmgren

Producer

Grace Remington

Producer

Adam Shingwak Khalil

Producer

Zack Khalil

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Synopsis History, spirituality, and the law collide as one Michigan tribal organization fights to ensure that Native American ancestral remains are returned to their rightful place.
Director
Adam Shingwak Khalil, Zack Khalil
Producer
Steve Holmgren, Grace Remington, Adam Shingwak Khalil, Zack Khalil, Jacque Clark, Franny Alfano
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 20m