Johnny Greyeyes

The eyes of Johnny (Gail Maurice) have seen more of the world than most. A resilient and brave woman, Johnny has spent the last seven years in the maximum-security Prison for Women, where she has fallen in love with fellow inmate Lana (Columpa C. Bobb). With her release date near, Johnny struggles with her devotion to Lana, the demands of her fractured family, and the difficulties that come with “freedom.” “’Johnny Greyeyes’ movingly renders the broken threads of a family torn by abuse and murder.” – Chicago Reader (November 10, 2000) “A rare glimpse into the life of First Nations women in prison.” – Elisa Kukla, Xtra (Toronto, May 7, 2000) Awards: Bulloch Award for Best Canadian Film, Inside Out Lesbian & Gay Film & Video Festival, Toronto, ON, 2000; Best Director, American Indian Film Festival; Grand Jury Prize for Best Feature, New York International Independent Film & Video Festival, USA