Second Stories: It Had to be Done

2008 • Directed by

Tessa Desnomie

Documentary, TV Movie

This short documentary explores the legacy of residential schools through the eyes of two extraordinary women who not only lived it, but who, as adults, made the surprising decision to return to the school that had affected their lives so profoundly. This intimate and moving film affirms their strength and dignity in standing up and making a difference on their own terms.