![]() The tradition of Cree storytelling is beautifully integrated into the wider plot and fits naturally within the genre, while poignant references to the systematic erasure of indigenous cultures are accompanied by a message of resilience and power that offers hope for the future. Impressive performances all round are supported by powerhouse central turns from both Tailfeathers and the younger Letexier-Hart, whose strength and bond provide a warm, beating heart to the film. ![]() Roaming camera movements that replicate the constant State surveillance and tight, claustrophobic framing create a sense of immediacy and panic that really ramps up the tension. So I checked out RAIDER’S NIGHT without really reading what it was about, I chose it simply because it made the Librarians’ Choices 2006 list. It's a fictional future, yet in a similar vein to the likes of Children of Men, its power lies in its familiarity. In Night Raiders, drones move in flocks and have developed some sense of AI, children are swept from the streets by armed guards and thrown into State-run training institutions, and there are viruses on the loose that only serve to give the State even more control. The first feature film from writer/director Danis Goulet has great scale and ambition, building a near-future world that is at once incredibly recognizable yet terrifying to comprehend. Most of the film is in English with some sections spoken in Cree with English subtitles. The film is both poignant and entertaining, but deals with adult issues that may be unsuitable for younger audiences. ![]() Strong language includes "f-k" and "s-t," and there is smoking and drinking on occasion. Central to the plot of RAIDERS NIGHT, and to what the title refers, is the final night of Nearmont Highs football training camp and the bonding ritual. Dead bodies are shown, though with little blood or gore. HarperCollins, 2006 Raiders Night Summary This book is about a boy named Matt Rydek who joined the football team. The violence includes shootings and stabbings. Much of the production team and cast are of indigenous descent and the film also has scenes that depict traditional Cree life. The movie touches upon the occupation and destruction of indigenous communities - such as the Cree community - though also holds a positive message of such communities maintaining a strength and presence. The Seven Kingdoms are plagued by civil war, the Nights Watch mounts a. ![]() Set in a dystopian near future in which North America is under military occupation following a war, children are kidnapped and placed into State-run institutions where they are educated to follow orders and fight for the State. 2 Characters 3 Awards and nominations 4 Television adaptation 5 Translations. Parents need to know that Night Raiders is a well-crafted sci-fi film with adult themes, plenty of positive messages and role models, as well as some violence and language. Raiders Night by Robert Lipsyte tells the story of a promising young football player who is unexpectedly faced with an extraordinarily challenging moral issue. ![]()
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