We Were Children

The documentary provides a harrowing look into the lives of Glen Anaquod and Lyna Hart, two children who were affected by the residential school system. For over 130 years, more than 100,000 First Nations children were separated from their families and sent to these schools, which aimed to assimilate them into Canadian society.

Directed to shed light on this dark chapter in Canadian history, We Were Children features firsthand accounts that reveal the brutality and hardship faced by these children. The film captures the emotional and cultural impact of the residential school experience, making it a poignant reflection on identity and loss.

As a documentary, it serves as an important educational tool, offering insights into the historical injustices faced by Indigenous peoples in Canada. Collectors of documentaries and those interested in Indigenous history may find this film particularly significant.