SUGARCANE (dir. Emily Kassie and Julian Brave NoiseCat), made with the support of our Production Assistance Program, is taking the awards circuit by storm. At this year’s Critics Choice Documentary Awards, the film, which delves into the harrowing abuse of Indigenous children, received a remarkable eight nominations, the most for any film this year. It went on to win two prestigious awards: Best Political Documentary and Best True-Crime Documentary.
SUGARCANE’s powerful storytelling and exploration of systemic injustice have captured the attention of audiences and critics alike. Indiewire has now named it the front-runner for the Oscars in the Documentary Feature category, positioning the film as a must-watch for this awards season.
Directed by Emily Kassie and Julian Brave NoiseCat, SUGARCANE weaves together investigative journalism with a deeply human narrative, making it both timely and unforgettable.
Stay tuned as the momentum for SUGARCANE continues to build.
