JOE BUFFALO
Year
2021
Runtime
16 mins
Language
English
Availability
- Online & In-Cinema
This short film precedes the following film(s): RETURNING HOME
WINNER OF 2021 telus audience choice award: documentary short
Joe Buffalo is an Indigenous skateboard legend. He's also a survivor of Canada’s notorious Residential School system. Following a traumatic childhood and decades of addiction, Joe must face his inner demons to realize his dream of turning pro.
A beautiful and tragic story that sheds light on a dark part of Canada's history and showcases an uplifting story of being seen. JOE BUFFALO is truly a role model in the skateboarding community and beyond.
Countries
Canada- Festivals
- Big Sky Documentary Festival 2021, SXSW 2021, Calgary Underground Film Festival 2021, Tribeca 2021
- Director
- Amar Chebib
- Executive Producer
- Tony Hawk, Mohammad Gorjestani
- Producer
- Hayley Morin, Mack Stannard, Amar Chebib
- Screenwriter
- Joe Buffalo, Amar Chebib
- Cinematographer
- Liam Mitchell
- Editor
- Amar Chebib
- Cast
- Joe Buffalo