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How People Got Fire

IMDb 6.2

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This introspective short animation takes place In the village of Carcross, in the Tagish First Nation. Neighbourhood pillar Grandma Kay tell the local children the tale of how Crow brought fire to people. As the story unfolds, we also meet 12-year-old Tish, an introspective, talented girl who feels drawn to the elder. Here, past and present blend, myth and reality meet, and the metaphor of fire infuses all in a location that lies at the heart of this Native community’s spiritual and cultural memory.

Animation
FireMythologyCrowFirst Nations

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What is How People Got Fire (2009) about?

This introspective short animation takes place In the village of Carcross, in the Tagish First Nation. Neighbourhood pillar Grandma Kay tell the local children the tale of how Crow brought fire to people. As the story unfolds, we also meet 12-year-old Tish, an introspective, talented girl who feels drawn to the elder. Here, past and present blend, myth and reality meet, and the metaphor of fire…

Who stars in How People Got Fire?

How People Got Fire stars Mae Hume (Voice), Jonnie-Lyn Kushniruk (Voice), Amy Smarch (Voice). The film was directed by Daniel Janke.

How long is How People Got Fire?

How People Got Fire has a runtime of 14 min and premiered in 2009.

Is How People Got Fire worth watching?

How People Got Fire holds an IMDb rating of 6.2/10. Fans of Animation are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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