The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open 2019

Overview

The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open is a 2019 Canadian drama film written and directed by Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers and Kathleen Hepburn. The film features a cast that includes Violet Nelson, Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers, Charlie Hannah, and Barbara Eve Harris. The story begins when a woman named Áila encounters a young Indigenous woman named Rosie on the side of a busy street. Rosie is barefoot and crying in the rain after escaping a violent assault at the hands of her boyfriend. Áila decides to bring Rosie home with her, and the narrative follows the two women as they navigate the aftermath of this traumatic event over the course of the evening. As the interaction unfolds, Áila attempts to encourage Rosie, who is a pregnant domestic abuse victim, to seek help. The film has a runtime of one hour and forty-six minutes and is classified as a 14A drama. It is also known by titles in Kwakʼwala, Northern Sami, and Blackfoot, reflecting its cultural significance and the collaborative nature of its production.