By Stephanie Froese

Local Documentary, a history lesson and positive message

Mar 28, 2011 | 6:21 AM

Just like a prairie horizon, a historical documentary by a local film maker is going the distance.

The 48-minute documentary, Jim Settee: The Way Home, had its first showing at the Broadway theater in Saskatoon in 2009. Since then it’s played to numerous audiences in the province including in Prince Albert.

After a few years, the list of schools and organizations wanting to show the film is still growing.

Jeanne Corrigal grew up in Prince Albert National Park and has made two films focusing on Metis culture and history. Her latest work shows the life of Metis Elder, Jim Settee who was, among other things, a tracker, an oral historian and the oldest person to be ordained in the Anglican Church.

“I was so moved myself by Jim Settee’s life and his messages and his teachings, that’s the reason I made the film truly, was so that his voice would have a wider audience,” Corrigal said.

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The next Prince Albert screening is at Riverside School in April. The documentary will also be going to La Ronge.

Corrigal said she is very amazed at how people have come to her and asked her to bring the film to their community. She said regardless of any other kind of recognition, that has been the real measure of success.

“I’m just delighted in the interest and delighted in people’s response to the film.”

She said students have given her feedback after watching the film calling it awesome, healing, heartwarming, educational, inspiring and enlightening.

“When I asked them what about the film really moved them, some of them have said it’s about coming home to their own inner knowing and their own way in life and that’s really gratifying.”

To find out more information or how to show the documentary contact Leanne Kadyschuk at daisykadyschuk@yahoo.ca

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