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Short Documentary

Kanenon:we – Original Seeds

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  • Closed captions online Closed Captioning
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A film still from Kanenon:we–Original Seeds shows a tan cartoon hand pasted over an image of the galaxy. In the palm of the hand are 2 beans, 2 seeds, and 3 kernels of corn.

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Kanenon:we – Original Seeds features three Haudenosaunee women who are stepping back into their sacred responsibility as seed keepers, honoring the work of our ancestors by regenerating and rematriating sacred seeds for future generations and offering a glimpse into the challenges facing the world related to food security.








Directors Spotlight



Katsitsionni Fox

Director

Katsitsionni Fox is an artist, filmmaker and educator from the Mohawk Territory of Akwesasne. Her films highlight Indigenous women who are stepping into their purpose and power. Her award winning films include: Ohero:kon – Under the Husk (2016), Without a Whisper – Konnon:kwe (2020) and Tentsitewahkwe (2023).







  • Year 2024
  • Runtime 26 minutes
  • Country United States
  • Language English
  • Director Katsitsionni Fox
  • Producer Katja Esson, Katsitsionni Fox
  • Executive Producer Francene Blythe-Lewis
  • Cast Angela Ferguson, Rebecka Webster, Rowen White
  • Cinematographer Jaiden Mitchell
  • Editor Amina Megalli
  • Animator John Jairo Valencia
  • Composer Robby Baier
  • Sound Design Bad Animals
  • Music Robby Baier
  • Premiere Philadelphia





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