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Nine Little Indians

Feature Documentary

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About the film

Executive produced by Leonardo DiCaprio and Tony Robbins, Shannon Kring’s wrenching, vital documentary is the story of the nine Charbonneau sisters’ decades-long fight for acknowledgement, justice, and healing after the abuses they suffered in the American Indian boarding school system.

DIRECTOR
Shannon Kring
WRITER
Shannon Kring
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Marc Gerke
PRODUCERS
Shannon Kring
George DiCaprio
Wolfgang Knöpfler
Maritza Carbajal
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS
Leonardo DiCaprio
Tony Robbins
Shannon Kring
Jennifer Davisson
Phillip Watson
Gregory A. Yates
Sophia Ehrnrooth
Marc Gerke
Nick Polizzi
Dez Stephens
Walter Köhler
Mathieu Ratthé
STARRING
Yvonne “Pat” Charbonneau
Geraldine “Gerri” Charbonneau-Dubort
Mary Lou Charbonneau Byron
Joann Louise Charbonneau
Francine Charbonneau Soli
CINEMATOGRAPHER
David Estrada
EDITORS
Lesley Kubistal
Joe Vallero
COMPOSER
Neil Kring
ORIGINAL SONGS BY
Jerry Ducommun
KEYWORDS
True crime, History, Women's issues, Social justice, Indigenous issues, Abuse, Racism, STEM
YEAR
2026
COUNTRIES
US
RUNTIME
100 minutes
STATUS
Premiered at Film at Lincoln Center; coming soon; request a screening
COMPANIES
Red Queen Media
Appian Way
Terra Mater Studios/
Red Bull Media House

Healing Resources

  • https://boardingschoolhealing.org

    The National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition (NABS) has developed resources for Indian boarding school survivors and family members who are experiencing trauma.

  • 1-800-721-0066

    Indian Residential School Survivors Society–Lamathut Crisis Line is a 24-hour crisis line.

  • 1-844-7NATIVE

    StrongHearts Native Helpline is a 24/7 safe, confidential, and anonymous helpline.

  • Call or text 988

    The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides safe and confidential support 24/7.

  • https://www.irsss.ca

    For more than 30 years, IRSSS has delivered Indigenous-led wellness, emotional, and crisis support for Indian residential school survivors, families, and communities.

  • 1-866-925-4419

    National Indian Residential School Crisis line provides immediate support and referrals.

  • 1-855-242-3310

    Hope for Wellness Help Line provides 24/7 mental health counseling and crisis intervention.

  • 1-877-477-0775

    Indian Residential Schools Resolution Health Support Program provides mental and emotional support, including professional counseling.

Upcoming Screenings

  • The Ross Theater · Lincoln, NE
    July 31 – August 6, 2026
    Screening + Panel
  • USA Film Festival Special Screening · Dallas, TX
    September 15, 2026
    Screening + Filmmaker Q&A
  • Coyote Twin Theater · Vermillion, SD
    September 25, 2026
    Screening + Panel
  • Every Child is Sacred · Sisseton, SD
    September 30, 2026
    Screening + Panel
  • Mountain Sky United Women in Faith Conference · Helena, MT
    October 1, 2026
    Screening
  • Vincennes University · Vincennes, IN
    November 10, 2026
    7:00 pm
    Screening + Panel
  • Pocahontas Reframed Film Festival · Richmond, VA
    November 21, 2026
    Screening + Filmmaker Q&A

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