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Hollow Water is a candid and touching documentary which takes us into the isolated Ojibway village of Hollow Water, located in Northern Manitoba. The community has had a history of violence, suicide, addiction problems and sexual abuse, but the residents of Hollow Water have taken healing into their own hands and launched a profoundly transformative process of restorative justice.
Hollow Water shows that by using traditional Aboriginal approaches - such as healing and sentencing circles - the community has found a way to deal with its painful past. A stunning 90 per cent of all offenders who take part admit guilt and take responsibility for their actions. Hollow Water follows the journey of one family who participates in the healing circle to confront their past. Their story of hope is a testament to one community's ability to change and heal.
2000, 48 min 24 s
Awards
Freddie Award - Category: Community Health
International Health and Medical Media Awards ( Freddie )
November 9 to 10 2001, Rolling Hill Estates - USA
First Place - Category: Family Violence/Abuse
Itinerant - National Council on Family Relations
November 6 to 11 2001, Minneapolis - USA
Honorable Mention - Category: Mental Health
International Film and Video Festival
October 23 to 26 2001, Columbus - USA
Jury Award
Golden Sheaf Awards /Short Film and Video Festival
May 24 to 27 2001, Yorkton - Canada
