TV series
The Rez
1996–1997 · 2 seasons
A gentle, humorous look at everyday life in a First Nations community, balancing warmth and hard truths.
- Created by
- John L'Ecuyer
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
- Tagline
- It’s nothing but good times on the edge — until life hits you hard.
- Overview
- The Rez was a first nations, Canadian television series, which aired on CBC Television from 1996 to 1998. Most of the characters were based on W.P. Kinsella's short story collection Dance Me Outside, which had been made into a film by director Bruce McDonald. McDonald and Norman Jewison were executive producers of the series, which chronicled life in a First Nations community. The series was filmed in the Parry Sound region at Harrison's Landing in Carling Township. All episodes run around 23 Minutes.
- How it feels
- Warm, earnest, melancholic and light. Measured and easy to follow.
- About
- Identity, family, friendship, coming-of-age
- Content
- Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
- Note
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- Created by
- John L'Ecuyer
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
