![]() ![]() The National Film Board later pulled Latimer's Inconvenient Indian documentary from Sundance. Latimer came under fire after she claimed to be "Algonquin, Métis and French heritage, from Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg (Maniwaki), Que" in a news release for the National Film Board. Kitigan Zibi members then began to question the validity of Latimer's claims, requesting proof of her family connections. "I am incredibly proud of the entire team that worked so hard to bring ‘Trickster’ to life and I will forever be grateful to the cast and crew that poured their hearts and souls into its creation.” I was not involved in the decision that was announced today and am sad to hear that Season 2 has been cancelled," Latimer told Variety. In December, I stepped down from my position in the hopes that the show would continue. "One of the greatest joys of my life was seeing the world of Trickster realized on screen. It gives me hope that future collaborations with Indigenous creatives can be done with care and integrity." "I'm deeply grateful that CBC and Sienna respect this situation. The outpouring of support for the first season was magical," she said. Trickster author Eden Robinson also released a statement. "One of the best parts of 2020 was watching the young, Indigenous cast soar. ![]() The statement goes on to reveal that CBC "currently has eight such scripted projects in development and we look forward to sharing more details about what’s next in the coming months." RELATED: Trickster: Wade Pushes Jared Dangerously Close to the Edge ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |