FESTIVAL PREMIERE
ADANAC
Director: Elijah Alexander Chenoweth
A Cree grandson and grandfather cross paths inside an eastside convenience store in Vancouver, that profits off of indigenous trauma through merchandising. Grandfather takes offense to this, meanwhile his grandson and the cashier want to keep the peace, but grandfather won’t let this go lightly.
CAST & CREDITS
Director
Elijah Alexander Chenoweth
Writer
Elijah Alexander Chenoweth
Producer
Anonda Canadien
Key Cast
Sam Bob, Kiyano John-Nguyen, Marwan Safi
DIRECTORS STATEMENT
I have this project as a gift and homage to the first peoples of this land, and all those globally resisting the violence of colonial occupation. Wanaske peyatakiyimowin. Peace be upon you. Sakihitowin. Love
DIRECTORS BIO
Elijah Alexander Chenoweth is a young creative from George Gordon First Nation (Nehiyaw/Saulteaux) and Spaxomin Upper Nicola Band of the Syilx (Okanagan). He was born and raised in East Vancouver on Commercial Drive, a hub of artistry. He began writing short horror fiction when he was about 12 years old and created and acted in short films and sketches with friends throughout high school. Developing and inspiring love for it , he went to Capilano University where he graduated from the Indigenous Digital Filmmaking, and is now finished in his 4th year of the Motion Picture Arts Bachelor Program. He continues to write, act, and direct and hold his cultural beliefs and values in his work.
Showtimes
Friday, November 13
Screening: 4:20 pm
In Person
Post Screening Guests: —
Once Purchased
your name will be at ‘Will Call’
AMC The Grove 14
189 The Grove Dr
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Parking
At The Theatre
