Amazing, poetic documentary, The Unforgotten, about indigenous experiences of healthcare

[Alies Maybee]

For any of us interested in understanding more about indigenous experiences of healthcare, this documentary produced by Ewan Affleck in 2021, a clinician in the Yukon, and featuring first hand accounts that are beautifully told is worth the 35 mins to watch.

The Unforgotten https://theunforgotten.cma.ca/film/

I found I have a much better understanding of a different relationship to the land than the settler norm. I was also horrified by what we are now all understanding is the mistreatment in the healthcare system specifically, its scope and its impact. The music is lovely, the film beautifully shot, and great use of animation to enhance the stories. Do take a look and think about where else the film should be shown. Let me know in the comments.