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Empire of Dirt( 2013)

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Overview

Like many Native families, Lena Mahikan grew up in the cycle of abuse. Her father, a residential school survivor, was an alcoholic until he killed himself when Lena was 10. Her mother, only 14 years her senior, turned to the slots. By the time Lena was 15, she was pregnant and, before giving birth, was kicked to the curb by her mom. The cycle continues and Lena is now watching helplessly as her own daughter, Peeka, spirals out of control, landing herself in the hospital following a drug overdose. As a final attempt at survival, Lena decides to return home and face her own mother and a past she’s desperate to escape.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Cara Gee

      Lena Mahikan

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      Shay Eyre

      Peeka Mahikan

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      Jennifer Podemski

      Minnie Mahikan

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      Luke Kirby

      Russell Carter

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      Jordan Prentice

      Warren Fensky

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      Michael Cram

      Doc Baker

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      Kate Corbett

      Wendy

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      Barbara Gordon

      Mrs. Armstrong

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      Jean Yoon

      Tess

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      Shannon Kook

      Angel

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      Jaiden Mitchell

      Little Wing

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      Doug Bedard

      Doug

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      Tonya Williams

      Sandra

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      Raoul Bhaneja

      Dr. Gaffney

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      Joris Jarsky

      Neil

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      Sarah Manninen

      Anna

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      Lawrence Bayne

      Uncle Hank

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      Sarah Podemski

      Charmaine

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      Tony Nappo

      Fisherman

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

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    Keywords

    • parent child relationship
    • native american
    • abuse