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 KringGeorge DiCaprioWolfgang KnöpflerMaritza Carbajal
- EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS
- Leonardo DiCaprioTony RobbinsShannon KringJennifer DavissonPhillip WatsonGregory A. YatesSophia EhrnroothMarc GerkeNick PolizziDez StephensWalter KöhlerMathieu Ratthé
- STARRING
- Yvonne “Pat” CharbonneauGeraldine “Gerri” Charbonneau-DubortMary Lou Charbonneau ByronJoann Louise CharbonneauFrancine Charbonneau Soli
- CINEMATOGRAPHER
- David Estrada
- EDITORS
- Lesley KubistalJoe 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 MediaAppian WayTerra 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
- Lawrence Arts Center · Lawrence, KSJune 27, 20265:00 pmScreening + Panel
- Vincennes University · Vincennes, INNovember 13, 20267:00 pmScreening + Panel
- Yankton Indian Reservation · Wagner, SDJuly 2, 20266:30 pmScreening + Feed
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.
