Synopsis
Joe Buffalo is an Indigenous skateboard legend. He’s also a survivor of Canada’s notorious Indian Residential School system. Following a traumatic childhood and decades of addiction, Joe must face his inner demons to realize his dream of turning pro.
Production :
Luminus Films
Contact :
Screenplay :
Joe Buffalo and Amar Chebib
Cast :
Joe Buffalo
Editing :
Amar Chebib
Cinematographer :
Liam Mitchell
In competition for :
Canadian Grand Prize
Jury award
Best documentary short
Public award
FIPRESCI award
Direction
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Amar ChebibSyrian-Canadian filmmaker Amar Chebib began making videos in his youth while growing up skateboarding in the Middle East. He has since made various award-winning short films and commercials, as well as a feature documentary about three Syrian musicians turned refugees. Amar resides with his wife in Vancouver and continues to work globally.