Stories Are in Our Bones
2020, English. Directed by Janine Windolph.
In this layered short film, filmmaker Janine Windolph takes her young sons fishing with their kokum (grandmother), a residential school survivor who retains a deep knowledge and memory of the land. The act of reconnecting with their homeland is a cultural and familial healing journey for the boys, who are growing up in the city. It’s also a powerful form of resistance for the women.
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- 0h 11m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 8 March 2020
- Country
- Canada
- Written by
- Janine Windolph
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Stories Are in Our Bones runs 11 minutes (0h 11m).
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Stories Are in Our Bones isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Stories Are in Our Bones?
If you liked Stories Are in Our Bones, try Girl Rising, Baraka, Ex Libris: The New York Public Library.
Who directed Stories Are in Our Bones?
Stories Are in Our Bones (2020) was directed by Janine Windolph and stars Janine Windolph, Bruce McKenzie, Marian Otter.