Shuswap (Secwépemc) actor Darrell Dennis makes his feature debut as writer-director in this Vancouver Island-made caper comedy about the theft of Indigenous artifacts. Steve (Dennis) is a traditional archeologist of the (fictional) Moquahat people. His life is in a downward spiral but he believes that by reclaiming the artifacts from a local museum he can turn things around. Enlisting the help of a ragtag bunch of Rez rebels, he gets mixed up with the Russian mafia along the way.
Created by Orca Cove Media, the production company behind A Cedar Is Life and Sweet Summer Pow Wow, The Great Salish Heist is a scrappy indie Ocean’s 11 with bags of charm and some authentic things to say about cultural colonialism.
*Relaxed screenings are open to ANYONE who would benefit from a less intense cinema experience including (but not limited to) people living with dementia; Autistic people; people with learning difficulties; people with a sensory or communication disorder; parents with young babies; and anyone who feels they would benefit from a more supportive and inclusive experience.
At a relaxed screening you can expect:
The lights to be up so it is not too dark
The film sound levels to be lowered
No trailers before the film
Fewer tickets sold so folks can choose where they want to sit
Audience noise and movement during the show
Freedom to enter and exit the cinema
A chill out space
Sound reduction headphones
Extra staff and volunteers on site to answer questions
The Great Salish Heist manages to pull of its engaging premise with panache, aided immensely by a standout cast.
Shaun Lang, Hollywood North magazine
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Darrell Dennis
Darrell Dennis, Tricia Helfer, Graham Greene, Ashley Callingbull, Andrea Menard, Craig Lauzon
Canada
2024
English
Open to youth!
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Credits
Screenwriter
Darrell Dennis
Cinematography
Joseph Boutilier
Editor
Daniel Krieger
Production Design
Aija Alle-Kopas, Carlie Voisin
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