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Empire of Dirt

Empire of Dirt

Nov. 22, 2013Canada99 Min.N/A
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Like many Native families, Lena Mahikan grew up in the cycle of abuse. Her father, a residential school survivor, was an alcoholic until he killed himself when Lena was 10. Her mother, only 14 years her senior, turned to the slots. By the time Lena was 15, she was pregnant and, before giving birth, was kicked to the curb by her mom. The cycle continues and Lena is now watching helplessly as her own daughter, Peeka, spirals out of control, landing herself in the hospital following a drug overdose. As a final attempt at survival, Lena decides to return home and face her own mother and a past she’s desperate to escape.

Empire of Dirt
Empire of Dirt
Empire of Dirt
Empire of Dirt
Empire of Dirt
Empire of Dirt
Original title Empire of Dirt
IMDb Rating 6.7 236 votes
TMDb Rating 6 6 votes

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Cara Gee isLena Mahikan
Lena Mahikan
Shay Eyre isPeeka Mahikan
Peeka Mahikan
Jennifer Podemski isMinnie Mahikan
Minnie Mahikan
Luke Kirby isRussell Carter
Russell Carter
Jordan Prentice isWarren Fensky
Warren Fensky
Michael Cram isDoc Baker
Doc Baker
Barbara Gordon isMrs. Armstrong
Mrs. Armstrong

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