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Ceremony (SXSW)

4.6

Discover Ceremony, a powerful world premiere documentary by Nuxalk filmmaker Banchi Hanuse at SXSW! This captivating film dives into the mystery of the vanished ooligan from Bella Coola, unraveling a hidden history of erasure through crackling Nuxalk Radio broadcasts, watercolor animations, and rare archival footage.

It's a story of survival, return, and the quiet revolution of an Indigenous Nation that refuses to fade away. Featuring voices like Megan F. Moody, Qwaxw Siwallace, and Snuxyaltwa Deric Snow, with stunning contributions from cinematographers Luke Connor and Jean-Philippe Marquis, editor Erin Cumming, and music by Jesse Zubot.

Directed and produced by Banchi Hanuse, known for her award-winning docs like Cry Rock and Nuxalk Radio, this English and Nuxalk (with subtitles) gem screens at Alamo Lamar—perfect for fans of inspiring Indigenous stories and music-driven narratives!