Deep Inside Clint Star

19981 h 28 min 37 secFilm: Documentary

14A

Direction: Clint Alberta

Production: Silva BasmajianLouise Lore

Director Clint Alberta takes us on a hilarious and bittersweet journey into the hearts and minds of some very ordinary, extraordinary young Canadians. Clint, taking on the role of Clint Star, seeks out his far-flung buddies, young Indigenous people like himself. They talk about sex and life... love and abuse... 500 years of oppression--with humour, grace and courage.
Hugo plays in a punk band. Tawny Maine used to wonder about her Egyptian-Swedish ancestry but now wants to go to university, marry and "live happily ever after." Harvey feels he has yet to live, but he's finally accepted his homosexuality. Michael is fiercely protective of his cultural and sexual identity. Becky seems to have been through it all, but she's ready for a second chance. Gerald left school and is letting life lead him where it may.
Deep Inside Clint Star explores issues of identity, sexuality and intimacy, while retaining the creative and playful style of a director who is not afraid of turning the camera on himself. This engaging documentary will draw you out of yourself and deep inside Clint Star.

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Subject categories


  • Women > Cultural GroupsInterpersonal RelationshipsSexuality and Reproduction
  • Indigenous Peoples in Canada (First Nations and Métis) > Health and SafetyLifestyles
  • Sexuality and Reproduction > Interpersonal RelationshipsSexual minorities (2SLGBTQ+ people)
  • Health/Personal Development > Body ImageSexuality
  • Family Studies/Home Economics > Family Diversity and ChallengesRelationships
  • Indigenous Studies > Identity/Society
  • Roles & Relationships > Gender issuesIndigenous Identity Sexual Assault/Rape Two-Spirit, Queer, LGBTQ
  • Health & Wellbeing > HIV/AIDS

Credits


director
Clint Alberta
producer
Silva Basmajian
executive producer
Louise Lore
photography
Marcos Arriaga
sound
Shreela Chakrabartty
Gordon Creelman
editing
Katharine Assals
sound editing
Julie Saragosa
re-recording
Shelley Craig
Geoffrey Mitchell
music
James Cavalluzzo

Awards


  • Donald Brittain Award for Best Documentary ProgramGemini Awards