Saints and Warriors
Saturday April 4 at 1:00pm (Canada, 99 minutes, English, Documentary)
On the remote islands of Haida Gwaii, the Skidegate Saints are more than a basketball team: they are a symbol of pride, resilience, and the unbreakable spirit of their community.
For over 60 years, the All Native Basketball Tournament in Prince Rupert BC, has been a gathering place for First Nations communities. A celebration of culture, identity, survival, and basketball.
It’s a tournament the Saints have long dominated.
Saints and Warriors follows the Saints as they defend their championship at the 2024 All Native tournament, even as a wave of challengers emerges from the Lower Mainland and the community fights for sovereignty over their lands, waters, and the future of Haida Gwaii itself.
As the Saints face the twilight of their dynasty, they struggle to pass on their spirit to the next generation and prove that true victory isn’t measured in points, but in the strength to protect who you are.
Stay afterwards for a Q&A with the filmmakers!
This film is not rated. Intended for mature audiences. May include strong language and or scenes and themes some viewers may find disturbing.
Patrick Shannon - Director
Patrick Shannon, also known as Nang K‘uulas is an Indigenous-Haida film director and award-winning social entrepreneur from Haida Gwaii, Canada.
Patrick’s work centres around storytelling and the elevation of marginalized voices through education, youth mentorship, media, and technology. With a decade of experience working in the Vancouver film industry, 12 years as an independent filmmaker, and skills as an award-winning entrepreneur, Patrick has the experience and expertise to bring impactful projects to life.
Patrick leads InnoNative, an Indigenous media production company that works across Canada and internationally on music videos, documentaries, and scripted narratives.
Saints And Warriors is Patrick’s first Feature Film and tells the story about his legendary village basketball team, the Skidegate Saints and his home's deep historical and cultural roots with basketball.
CREDITS
Director Patrick Shannon
Writers Patrick Shannon
Desmond Collinson
Gaagwiis Jason Alsop
Producer Michael Tanko Grand
Cinematographers Michael Bourquin
Sean Stiller
Editors Greg Ng
Hart Snider