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Empire of Dirt

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Like many Native families, Lena Mahikan grew up in the cycle of abuse. Her father, a residential school survivor, was an alcoholic until he killed himself when Lena was 10. Her mother, only 14 years her senior, turned to the slots. By the time Lena was 15, she was pregnant and, before giving birth, was kicked to the curb by her mom. The cycle continues and Lena is now watching helplessly as her own daughter, Peeka, spirals out of control, landing herself in the hospital following a drug overdose. As a final attempt at survival, Lena decides to return home and face her own mother and a past she’s desperate to escape.

Date: 11/22/2013
Rating: 5.6
Cast: Cara Gee, Shay Eyre, Jennifer Podemski, Luke Kirby, Jordan Prentice, Michael Cram, Kate Corbett, Barbara Gordon, Jean Yoon, Shannon Kook, Jaiden Mitchell, Doug Bedard, Tonya Williams, Raoul Bhaneja, Joris Jarsky, Sarah Manninen, Lawrence Bayne, Sarah Podemski, Tony Nappo

Cara Gee as Lena Mahikan in Empire of Dirt Cara Gee

Shay Eyre

Jennifer Podemski as Minnie Mahikan in Empire of Dirt Jennifer Podemski

Luke Kirby as Russell Carter in Empire of Dirt Luke Kirby

Jordan Prentice as Warren Fensky in Empire of Dirt Jordan Prentice

Michael Cram as Doc Baker in Empire of Dirt Michael Cram

Kate Corbett as Wendy in Empire of Dirt Kate Corbett

Barbara Gordon as Mrs. Armstrong in Empire of Dirt Barbara Gordon

Jean Yoon as Tess in Empire of Dirt Jean Yoon

Shannon Kook as Angel in Empire of Dirt Shannon Kook

Jaiden Mitchell

Doug Bedard

Tonya Williams as Sandra in Empire of Dirt Tonya Williams

Raoul Bhaneja as Dr. Gaffney in Empire of Dirt Raoul Bhaneja

Joris Jarsky as Neil in Empire of Dirt Joris Jarsky

Sarah Manninen as Anna in Empire of Dirt Sarah Manninen

Lawrence Bayne as Uncle Hank in Empire of Dirt Lawrence Bayne

Sarah Podemski as Charmaine in Empire of Dirt Sarah Podemski

Tony Nappo as Fisherman in Empire of Dirt Tony Nappo

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