first nation - New York in French2024-03-28T16:52:49Zhttps://newyorkinfrench.net/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/first+nationKuessipan - African Diaspora International Film Festival 2020https://newyorkinfrench.net/profiles/blogs/kuessipan-african-diaspora-international-film-festival-20202020-12-06T11:00:52.000Z2020-12-06T11:00:52.000ZNY ADIFFhttps://newyorkinfrench.net/members/NYADIFF<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8253799688?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p class="p1"><span style="font-size:8pt;">FIRST NATION PROGRAM</span></p><p class="p1"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><strong>KUESSIPAN <span class="Apple-converted-space">(NEW YORK PREMIERE)</span></strong></span></p><p class="p1">Adapted from Naomi Fontaine’s acclaimed novel, Kuessipan is Myriam Verreault’s first narrative feature. In a Quebec Innu community, Mikuan and Shaniss struggle to maintain their close friendship when they clash over their diverging ambitions. When Mikuan falls in love with a white boy and starts to consider a life beyond their tiny reserve, her bond with Shaniss and her family is put to the test.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p><p class="p2"><em>Directed by Myriam Verreault, 2019, Canada, 117 minutes, drama, English.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></em></p><p class="p2"><a href="https://watch.eventive.org/adiff2020/play/5f866af1fa38d600788c28d5/" target="_blank">Tickets available here</a></p><p class="p2">Festival Website: <a href="https://nyadiff.org/2020/" target="_blank">nyadiff.org/2020</a></p></div>