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Debajehmujig Storytellers presents Dance Me Outside

Debajehmujig Storytellers Creation Centre Larry E Lewis Studio

Manitowaning

April 15, 2026

11:00 AM

Free

English

The Debajehmujig Storytellers presents a screening of the classic Dance Me Outside, along with a video introduction from the film’s star and CanFilmDay spotlight contributor Jennifer Podemski. The event will include a panel centred on the issues of the film, including Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Domestic Partner Violence, and the inequitable Judicial System.

No Ticket Required.

Film Playing


Dance Me Outside

Director Bruce McDonald
Run Time 84min
Genre Drama
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Summary

The murder of a young woman and subsequent light sentence for her killer send shockwaves through the Kidabanesee reserve in Northern Ontario. Best friends Silas (Black) and Frank (Beach), castoffs looking for a direction in life, team up with their recently paroled friend Gooch (Greyeyes) to seek justice the old fashioned way.

Winner of two Genie Awards, this film was groundbreaking as one of the first films to feature a predominantly Indigenous cast, and helped to launch the careers of some of Canada’s most celebrated actors including Adam Beach, Michael Greyeyes, and Jennifer and Tamara Podemski.

Cast Jennifer Podemski (Anishinaabe), Adam Beach (Anishinaabe), Ryan Rajendra Black (Anishinaabe/Ojibwe)

Ratings by Province or Territory

NR
Alberta
NR
British Columbia
NR
Manitoba
14
New Brunswick
NR
Newfoundland and Labrador
14
Nova Scotia
NR
Northwest Territories
NR
Nunavut
NR
Ontario
14
Prince Edward Island
G
Québec
NR
Saskatchewan
NR
Yukon

Guest

Jennifer Podemski (Anishinaabe)

Show Bio

Podemski is an award-winning film and television producer and actor. She produced and starred in Empire of Dirt, is the creator and producer of APTN’s The Other Side, and most recently produced and directed the series Unsettled.

Event Primary Language

English

Event Details

No Ticket Required.

Apr
15
Debajehmujig Storytellers presents Dance Me Outside
11:00 AM – 1:30 pm, EDT
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Accessibility

Venue deemed accessible by event host. Ramp to ensure barrier free entrance. Accessible washrooms.

Address

Debajehmujig Storytellers Creation Centre Larry E Lewis Studio, 43 Queen Street, Manitowaning, ON, P0P 2J0
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