JOHNNY TOOTALL • Winner Best Picture, American Indian Film Festival - San Francisco
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Director: Shirley Cheechoo • Producer Danielle Prohom Olson
Film provided by Kitchen Sink Entertainment, www.johnnytootall.com
Starring Adam Beach, Nathaniel Arcand, Sheila Tousey

Johnny Tootall is a film about rebirth, recovery, and a metaphor for truth. It is the story of a young man's journey "home" and a spiritual request for discovery of not only his true self, but a rite of passage to reclaiming his own power.

Discharged from the Bosnian War, Johnny carries the weight of this war on his shoulders. He left combat with a dar and frightening secret - the murder of a young boy, which haunts him. But Johnny carries many demons: the death of his father, running from his destiny as Chief of his Band, and abandoning the love of his life. Nevertheless, Johnny must return home. The wolf spirit has called.

Upon his return, he finds a new war. His estranged brother is leading his people in a revolt to save their sacred land. Johnny faces a dilemma - does he fight to save his people, or does he save himself?

Not rated