Stylized recreations of childhood memories enhance the emotional narrative
Real letters and photographs provide authentic historical context
Humorous and moving storytelling offers a unique perspective on identity and family
Documentary format allows for a reflective and educational viewing experience
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When she was ten, Lisa Jackson fled Toronto to live with relatives in Vancouver to escape her mother's depression, alcoholism and prescription drug abuse - legacies of the residential school experience. Now, sifting through her memories and her mother's letters, she constructs a portrait of a mother whose drive to love her daughter triump
