Johnny Tootall (2005)

Discharged from Bosnian war, Johnny carries the weight of this war on his shoulders. He left the war with a dark and frightening secret, the murder of a young boy that haunts him. But Johnny carries many demons. The death of his father, running from his destiny as Chief of the Band and abandoning the love of his life. Nevertheless, Johnny must return home, the wolf spirit has called. Upon his return, he finds a new war. His estranged brother is leading his people in a revolt to save their sacred land. Johnny faces a dilemma; does he fight to save his people, or does he save himself? His journey will guide him to realizing that they are the same. In a blink, his world changes and in death, his brother guides him on a spirit walk to meet his destiny as leader of his people.

Date of release
2005-03-21
TMDB
10.0 / 10 (1)
Genres
Documentary
Director
Shirley Cheechoo

Casting

Interesting facts

  • Filmed in: British Columbia

Johnny Tootall is a 2005 television film written and directed by Shirley Cheechoo. The film stars Adam Beach as the titular Johnny Tootall, a young First Nations man who joins the Canadian army to fight in the Bosnian War, in a bid to avoid the responsibility of taking on the role of hereditary chief of his community.

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