Meneath: The Hidden Island of Ethics dives deeply into the innate contrast between the Seven Deadly Sins (Lust, Gluttony, Greed, Sloth, Wrath, Pride and Envy) and the Seven Sacred Teachings (Love, Respect, Wisdom, Courage, Truth, Honesty and Humility), as embodied in the life of a precocious Métis baby. Brought to life by Terril Calder’s darkly beautiful stop-motion animation, her inner turmoil of abuse is laid bare with unflinching honesty. Convinced she’s soiled and destined for Hell, Baby Girl receives teachings that fill her with strength and pride, and affirm a path towards healing. Calder’s tour-de-force unearths a hauntingly familiar yet hopeful world that illuminates the bias of colonial systems.
Released: Sep 11, 2021
Runtime: 20 minutes
Genre: Animation
Stars: Gail Maurice, Kent McQuaid, Lake Delisle, Terril Calder
Crew: Terril Calder (Director), Jeff Barnaby (Editor), Terril Calder (Props), Margaret Pollock (Translator), Michael Fukushima (Executive Producer), Rod Thibeault (Foley)