Empire of Dirt (2013)

Empire of Dirt (2013)

2013-11-22 Canada 99 Min. PG-13
5.6 7 votes

Overview

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.

Cast

Cara Gee is Lena Mahikan
Lena Mahikan
Shay Eyre is Peeka Mahikan
Peeka Mahikan
Jennifer Podemski is Minnie Mahikan
Minnie Mahikan
Luke Kirby is Russell Carter
Russell Carter
Jordan Prentice is Warren Fensky
Warren Fensky
Michael Cram is Doc Baker
Doc Baker
Barbara Gordon is Mrs. Armstrong
Mrs. Armstrong
Jean Yoon is Tess
Jaiden Mitchell is Little Wing
Little Wing