The Gift of Diabetes (2005)
Brion Whitford is an Ojibway filmmaker who lives with the pain of advanced diabetes. As his health worsened, his interest in his own culture grew. The film follows Brion’s struggle to regain his health by learning about the medicine wheel, a holistic tool grounded in Indigenous understanding of the interconnectedness of all dimensions of life. As Brion seeks to get well he explores the historical trauma of colonization and how it continues to affect Indigenous peoples’ physical and psychological well-being.
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Who stars in The Gift of Diabetes?
The Gift of Diabetes stars Brion Whitford.
Who directed The Gift of Diabetes?
The Gift of Diabetes was directed by Brion Whitford and John Paskievich.
How long is The Gift of Diabetes?
The Gift of Diabetes has a runtime of 0h 58m.
What is The Gift of Diabetes about?
Brion Whitford is an Ojibway filmmaker who lives with the pain of advanced diabetes. As his health worsened, his interest in his own culture grew. The film follows Brion’s struggle to regain his health by learning about the medicine wheel, a holistic tool grounded in Indigenous understanding of the interconnectedness of all dimensions of life. As Brion seeks to get well he explores the historical trauma of colonization and how it continues to affect Indigenous peoples’ physical and psychological well-being.
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