Movie: The Grandfather Drum

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    The Grandfather Drum

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    As the balance of the world turns upside down for the Anishinabek people, the elder Naamowin builds a healing drum to save his grandson and his people

  • Release Date

    2016-01-24

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    7.5

  • Rating:

    3.8 starts
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