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Doc exposes horrifying abuse of Native children in Canada

An investigation at an Indian residential school in Canada is the focus of the documentary, “Sugarcane," named after a Native reservation in British Columbia. The film is up for an Academy Award, and has already made history: it's the first time an Indigenous director from North America has been nominated for an Oscar. Jeffrey Brown spoke to the filmmakers for our series, "CANVAS."

Doc exposes horrifying abuse of Native children in Canada

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  • April 23, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    April 23, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

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