THE WOLVERINE: THE FIGHT OF THE JAMES BAY CREE ᑯᐃᐦᑯᐦᐋᒑᐤ
THE WOLVERINE: THE FIGHT OF THE JAMES BAY CREE ᑯᐃᐦᑯᐦᐋᒑᐤ
SHORT FILM 🔴 ENGLISH
An ancient legend becomes an allegory for the Cree Nation’s fight against uranium development in James Bay, Quebec, Canada.
In 2014, the Quebec government holds public hearings to assess the impacts of uranium development on health, the environment and the Cree way of life in James Bay, Quebec, Canada. These hearings will assist in deciding the future of uranium mining in the territory, and ultimately, the province. Considering the evidence and risks learned through information sessions and research, the Cree Nation has rejected uranium development in their territory. Through the eyes of Jamie Moses, a young Cree man testifying at the hearings, we are introduced to an ancient Cree legend. It tells of Wolverine who stands up to the Giant Skunk, who hunts and kills with his toxic spray. This age-old battle becomes an allegory for the Cree Nation’s fight against uranium mining. The Wolverine is a poetic, deeply relevant film that traces Cree culture, their relationship with the land, and the strength of their community.
WRITER & DIRECTOR
Ernest webb
WRITER & editor
JEREMIAH HAYES
Credits
Directed by
ERNEST WEBB
Written and Edited by
JEREMIAH HAYES
Producers
CATHERINE BAINBRIDGE
CHRISTINA FON
LINDA LUDWICK
Co-Producers
LISA M. ROTH
JAKE KENT
Director of Photography
PEDRO RUIZ
Original Drawings by
AMANDA T. SAM
Original Soundtrack
composed by
DANIEL TOUSSAINT
Executive Producers
CATHERINE BAINBRIDGE
ERNEST WEBB
CHRISTINA FON
LINDA LUDWICK
Line Producer
LISA M. ROTH
Associate Producers
ANNE-MARIE BELHADJ
CLAIRE MACKINNON
Assistant Director
VANESSA CORKAL
Assistant to the Producers
ANNE KENT
MARK OUIMET
Production Coordinator
VANESSA CORKAL
Location Sound
FRANKIE FIORE
JEREMY BROWN
Sound Editor
MONA LAVIOLETTE
Sound Mix
BRUNO BÉLANGER, PRIM
On-line Editor & Colourist
TONY MANIOLIKAKIS, REV 13 FILMS
Visual Effects & Animation
NICK FODOR
Assistant Editor
REBECCA LESSARD
Archival Footage and Stills
CARIBOO REGIONAL DISTRICT
BUREAU D’AUDIENCES PUBLIQUES SUR L'ENVIRONNEMENT
MINING WATCH CANADA
BEESUM COMMUNICATIONS INC.
REZOLUTION PICTURES INTERNATIONAL INC.
Insurance
B.F. LORENZETTI
Special Thanks to
JAMIE MOSES
Thanks
MATTHEW COON COME,
Grand Chief of the James Bay Cree Nation
RICHARD SHECAPIO,
Chief of the Mistissini Cree Nation
K. STONE FISHING SERVICES
GEORGE AWASHISH
BRIAN WEBB
STEVEN CAICEDO
CREE NATION OF MISTISSINI
MINORITY MEDIA INC.
BEESUM COMMUNICATIONS INC.
Sponsored by
GRAND COUNCIL OF THE CREES