By Sam Laskaris, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter It took about four times longer for director Kim O’Bomsawin than she had originally planned to complete her latest film. But as it turned out, O’Bomsawin, a member of Abenaki First Nation is more than happy now with the delays she experienced while filming Ninan Auassat: We, the Children. The documentary’s world premiere is set for Oct. 4 at the Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF). A second VIFF screening will be held on Oct. 6. Even before being screened to the public for the first time, the movie had become an award-winning one. VIFF officials selected Ninan Auassat: We, the Children as the festival’s Best Canadian Documentary. The award includes a $15,000 cash prize. Ninan Auassat: We, the Children tells the inspiring stories…
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