An intimate and thrilling portrait of a young Siksika woman and the deep bonds between her father and family in the golden plains of Blackfoot Territory as she prepares for one of the most dangerous horse races in the world… bareback.
Aitamaako'tamisskapi Natosi: Before the Sun is of 1 hour(s) and 29 minute(s). It is Produced By: Indigenous Screen Office, Departments and Agencies of the Government of Canada, TELUS originals. It was released on 2023-02-25.
Genres: Documentary
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