A psychological drama told through the eyes of Cree Matriarch Aline Spears, as she survives Canada's residential school system to continue her family's generational fight in the face of systemic starvation, racism, and sexual abuse.

This film exposes the health crisis facing the Indigenous community in Canada through the stories of three Indigenous women who survived the residential school system in Canada.

Follows the life of Canadian First Nations boy, Saul Indian Horse, as he survives residential school and life amongst the racism of the 1970s. A talented hockey player, Saul must find his own path as he battles stereotypes and alcoholism.

Looking to understand her loving but troubled grandmother, McLaren interviews seven First Nations elders about their experiences in residential schools.