"Night Raiders" takes place in the year 2043 and scrutinises a real-world outrage (the Canadian residential school system). Canada and the United States are no longer bastions of freedom. A toxic political system ignited a civil war and the two countries merged into a single State. It is portrayed as a sci-fi movie but it is not far away from the reality. Excellent acting performances from Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers (Niska) and Brooklyn Letexier-Hart (Waseese). The movie covers residential schools, illegal encampments, immigration, colonization, Big Brother states, refugees, police brutality, political polarization, and a viral outbreak. A lot of heavy stuff to deal with in one movie. The scene where they have to sing "One country, one language and one flag" is a confrontation with the harsh reality of just the opposite. And with the help of the magnificent filming and cinematography there is never a dull moment is this surprisingly good movie.
Review of Night Raiders
