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Ceremony (SXSW)

4.6

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

It's a story of survival, return, and the quiet revolution of an Indigenous Nation that refuses to vanish. Directed, produced, and brought to life by Banchi Hanuse—a Bella Coola native and co-founder of Nuxalk Radio—with stunning visuals by cinematographers Luke Connor and Jean-Philippe Marquis, editing by Erin Cumming and Sarah Taylor, sound by Joe Watts, music by Jesse Zubot, and animation by Jay White.

Featuring voices like Megan F. Moody, Qwaxw Siwallace, Snuxyaltwa Deric Snow, and more, this 2026 Canadian gem (English and Nuxalk with subtitles) screens at Alamo Lamar as an official SXSW event with badge and wristband perks. Don't miss this inspiring blend of testimony and artistry highlighting Indigenous resilience!