Documentary · United States of America · 2021 · 1h 7m

Daughter of a Lost Bird

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Director
Brooke Swaney
Cast
Kendra Mylnechuk as Self
Crew
Zelmira Gainza — Director of Photography Laura Ortman — Original Music Composer Brooke Swaney — Writer Jeri Rafter — Producer Brooke Swaney — Producer Kendra Mylnechuk — Producer
Synopsis

What does blood have to do with identity? Kendra Mylnechuk, an adult Native adoptee, born in 1980 at the cusp of the enactment of the Indian Child Welfare Act, is on a journey to reconnect with her birth family and discover her Lummi heritage.

Mood & Themes
indigenousadoptionnative americanwoman directorheritage
Key Collaborators
Brooke Swaney Director Zelmira Gainza Director of Photography Laura Ortman Original Music Composer Brooke Swaney Writer Jeri Rafter Producer Brooke Swaney Producer Kendra Mylnechuk Producer
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