Haida Gwaii: On the Edge of the World

Nan
1h 14m
2015
5 /10 (2)

Overview

Denizens of the British Columbia archipelago unite to protect their land.

Country : Canada
Languages : English
Released Date: 2015-11-20

Top Billed Cast

Bill Woodworth

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Severn Cullis-Suzuki

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Alex Martinuik

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Allan Wilson

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Jaalen Edenshaw

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John Broadhead

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Gidansda Guujaaw

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Werner Funke

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Thom Henley

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