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Kissed by Lightning (2009)

2009-10-31 · 1h 29m · EN
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Mavis Dogblood is a Mohawk painter from Canada haunted by the tragic death of her husband, who was hit by lightning. She paints the stories he used to tell her, but she can’t come to grips with her loss. It is only after she drives to New York City for an art opening, traveling across what were her ancestors’ tribal lands, that Mavis reconciles herself to her new life.

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Ken ChubbWriterShelley NiroDirector, Writer
Budget
$89

Media

Top billed cast

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Kateri WalkerKateri WalkerMavis DogbloodEric SchweigEric SchweigBug a.k.a. Solomon KingRachelle White WindRachelle White WindKateriTasunka Pejuta McDonaldTasunka Pejuta McDonaldZeusMichael GreyeyesMichael GreyeyesJessie LightningWesley FrenchWesley FrenchLarry KingElizabeth WemigwansElizabeth WemigwansPetunia KingMadeleine BergeronMadeleine BergeronMrs. KingMonique MojicaMonique MojicaJosephine LightningMonique MojicaMonique MojicaJosephine LightningJeff SeymourJeff SeymourJacquesSean BaekSean BaekSun-June

Keywords

FeminismIndigenousMohawkFirst nations

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · FamilyTheme affinityFeminism · Indigenous · MohawkDialogue densityDramaPacingShortEmotional intensityFamilyDirector preference917200

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Frequently asked questions about Kissed by Lightning

What is Kissed by Lightning about?

Mavis Dogblood is a Mohawk painter from Canada haunted by the tragic death of her husband, who was hit by lightning. She paints the stories he used to tell her, but she can’t come to grips with her loss. It is only after she drives to New York City for an art opening, traveling across what were her ancestors’ tribal lands, that Mavis reconciles herself to her new life.

How long is Kissed by Lightning?

Kissed by Lightning has a runtime of 89 minutes.