The Scattering of Man
The Scattering of Man (Athapascan languages: DƏNE YI’INJETL) is a Canadian documentary film, directed by Luke Gleeson and released in 2021.[1] The film profiles the Tsay Keh Dene First Nation, centring on the destruction of their traditional community following the construction of the W. A. C. Bennett Dam in the 1960s.[2]
| The Scattering of Man | |
|---|---|
| Athapascan languages | DƏNE YI’INJETL |
| Directed by | Luke Gleeson |
| Written by | Luke Gleeson |
| Produced by | Luke Gleeson |
| Cinematography | Yves Gründler Tim Loubier |
| Edited by | Yves Gründler Tim Loubier |
| Music by | David James McLeod |
Production company | Mesilinka Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 75 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Languages | English, Sekani |
It was produced by Mesilinka Films, a co-operative film studio launched by Gleeson and his colleagues, and funded entirely by the Tsay Keh Dene.[3]
The film premiered on October 25, 2021, in a screening at the Paradise Theatre in Toronto,[1] and was later screened at documentary film festivals including the 2021 Montreal International Documentary Festival (RIDM)[2] and the 2022 DOXA Documentary Film Festival.[4]
At DOXA, the film received an honorable mention from the Colin Low Award jury.[5]
The film was added to the CBC Gem streaming platform in 2023.
References
- Christy Somos, "'Scattering of Man' details horrors experienced by First Nation after B.C. Hydro dam flood". CTV News, October 23, 2021.
- Madeline Lines, "DƏNE YI’INJETL | The Scattering of Man Review: A Story of Displacement". Point of View, November 16, 2021.
- Tom Summer, "First Nation documentary examines impacts of Williston reservoir". Alaska Highway News, June 16, 2022.
- Tim Ford, "Two DOXA Films Explore the Legacy of Hydro in BC". The Tyee, May 2, 2022.
- Charlie Smith, "DOXA Fest: Awards go to films about child brides, queer youth, amnesia in the Sahara, and the overdose crisis". The Georgia Straight, May 16, 2022.