Special Film Documentary: Wilfred Buck (a Cree Elder and Indigenous Astronomer)
"Wilfred Buck" - a hybrid Documentary Film
August 20
5:00pm PT/8:00pm ET - virtual live streaming event
96 min running time, plus a discussion with special guests, post film
Free and Open to the Public
Join the ASP for a special film showing and discussion honoring Cree Elder & Indigenous Astronomer Wilfred Buck joined by Filmmaker Lisa Jackson and moderator Daniella Scalice, Communications and Engagement Lead for the NASA Astrobiology Program
About the film:
Seamlessly moving between earth and stars, past and present, Wilfred Buck is a hybrid feature documentary that looks at one man’s life to tell a story that spans generations. Our guide is the charismatic and irreverent Wilfred Buck, a Cree elder and ceremonial leader who came to his calling through a harrowing history of displacement, racism, and addiction in 1960s Canada. Adapted from his memoir, and blending verité, archive and stylized re-enactments, the film charts colonization’s attempts to extinguish Indigenous ways of knowing – and what it means to reconnect with and regain ancient teachings that are as relevant today as ever.
Please note: This film is suitable for a broad audience. It contains mature subject matter, including references to colonial history and the lived experiences of Indigenous Peoples. Viewer discretion is advised, particularly for younger audiences.
