Evening Escapades

An adventurous rabbit undertakes an enchanted evening escapade through a mysterious forest trail. The rabbit encounters dreaming wolves, and other mischievous animals as he navigates a midnight mushroom garden. Darcy Tara McDiarmid is a Hän and Northern Tutchone artist from the Crow clan. She is a carver, painter, illustrator, storyteller, and filmmaker.



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Presented as Part Of Short Film Program: FAMILY MATTERS

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