Savage (2009 film)


Savage is a Canadian short film, directed by Lisa Jackson and released in 2009.
The film depicts a Cree woman crying and singing a sad traditional song while a young girl is transported to an Indian residential school At the school, however, the conventional narrative of Indian residential schools is subverted when the children perform a hip hop–inspired group dance routine in class after the teacher leaves the room.

Accolades

The film won the Genie Award for Best Live Action Short Drama at the 31st Genie Awards.