FESTIVAL PREMIERE
Documentary, Feature | Canada | 74 MINUTES | English
Tea Creek
Director: Ryan David Lee Dickie
Against the backdrop of colonization and the climate crisis, passionate Indigenous entrepreneur Jacob Beaton sets out to turn his family farm into a centre for food sovereignty, resilience and healing for his remote northern community and beyond.
CAST & CREDITS
Director
Ryan David Lee Dickie
Producer
Ben Cox
Writer
Ryan Dickie, Ben Cox
Key Cast
Jacob Beaton, Justice Moore
DIRECTORS BIO
Ryan Dickie is an Indigenous Photographer, Filmmaker, Director and Land Steward based in Fort Nelson, British Columbia. A descendant of the culturally strong Dene people from northern Canada, he has developed a strong desire to convey the story of his people. In its essence, the Dene have a deep and profound connection to the land they call home. It is this connection and inherent world-view that has formed the sub-structure of Ryan’s visual and documentary style. With a growing portfolio that includes both film and still imagery clients, Ryan aims to inspire others to find a deeper connection to the land, indigenous ideologies, and cultural values through each photo, film, conversation, and story.
An emerging presence across a wide spectrum of media, Ryan has produced content for international and domestic brands and broadcasters including; CBC, CNN, The North Face, CBC Network, APTN, The Narwhal, Canadian Geographic, Photolife Magazine, Destination BC, Explore Canada, Travel Northern BC, First Peoples Cultural Council, Treaty 8 Tribal Association, and many more.
DIRECTORS STATEMENT
As an Indigenous film director of Dene descent I strive to craft stories that positively impact Indigenous people and our rightful place in this world. The documentary film “Tea Creek”, is a story of resiliency and adaptation, highlighting the difficult histories and contemporary realities of Indigenous agriculture in Turtle Island and now-called Canada. Our film follows new fledged Indigenous farmer Jacob Beaton as he trains the next generation of Indigenous farmers at Tea Creek, highlighting the importance of Indigenous Food Sovereignty and how the abundance of our past needs to become the abundance of our future.
Returning Filmmaker
SHOWTIMES
Wednesday, November 12
Screening: 6:10pm
In Person
Post Screening Guest:
Ryan David Lee Dickie, Ben Cox
AMC The Grove 14
189 The Grove Dr
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Parking
At The Theatre
