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Bibliothèque publique Laval-Goupil presents Je m’appelle humain (Call Me Human)

Bibliothèque publique Laval-Goupil Public Library

Shippagan

April 16, 2025

2:00 PM

$0.00

French

Film Playing

Je m’appelle humain (Call Me Human)
Director Kim O'Bomsawin (Abenaki)
Run Time 78min
Genre Documentary
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Summary

After spending most of her life working as an Innu language translator and transcriber, Joséphine Bacon rose to fame late in life in her second career as an award-winning poet. This moving profile frames her life and work in a new context, offering a deeply personal look at an important literary figure in Canada.

Je m'appele humain premiered at the Quebec City Film Festival to great acclaim, and went on to receive four Prix Iris nominations, including Best Documentary.
Cast Joséphine Bacon (Innu), Adam Bouhouhou

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Event Primary Language

French

Accessibility

Venue deemed accessible by event host. Automatic doors. Venue is on one level.

Address

Bibliothèque publique Laval-Goupil Public Library, 128 rue Mgr Chiasson, Shippagan, NB, E8S 1X7
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