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Empire of Dirt

56.00% | November 22, 2013 | Drama

Like many Native families, Lena Mahikan grew up in the cycle of abuse. Her father, a residential school survivor, was an alcoholic until he killed himself when Lena was 10. Her mother, only 14 years her senior, turned to the slots. By the time Lena was 15, she was pregnant and, before giving birth, was kicked to the curb by her mom. The cycle continues and Lena is now watching helplessly as her own daughter, Peeka, spirals out of control, landing herself in the hospital following a drug overdose. As a final attempt at survival, Lena decides to return home and face her own mother and a past she’s desperate to escape.

Featured Crew

Peter Stebbings
Director
Shannon Masters
Screenplay
Justin Peroff
Music

Cast

Cara Gee
Cara Gee
Lena Mahikan
Shay Eyre
Shay Eyre
Peeka Mahikan
Jennifer Podemski
Jennifer Podemski
Minnie Mahikan
Luke Kirby
Luke Kirby
Russell Carter
Jordan Prentice
Jordan Prentice
Warren Fensky