
How People Got Fire
Overview
This introspective short animation takes place In the village of Carcross, in the Tagish First Nation. Neighbourhood pillar Grandma Kay tell the local children the tale of how Crow brought fire to people. As the story unfolds, we also meet 12-year-old Tish, an introspective, talented girl who feels drawn to the elder. Here, past and present blend, myth and reality meet, and the metaphor of fire infuses all in a location that lies at the heart of this Native community’s spiritual and cultural memory.
Top-billed cast
- MMae Hume
- JJonnie-Lyn Kushniruk
- AAmy Smarch
Crew
- Director
- Daniel Janke
- Writer
- Daniel Janke
- Producers
- Martin Rose, Rina Fraticelli, Svend-Erik Eriksen
- Production
- ONF | NFB
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Who directed How People Got Fire?
How People Got Fire was directed by Daniel Janke.
When was How People Got Fire released?
How People Got Fire was released in 2009.












