After winning hearts as a must-see film at last year's edition of TIFF, Carry It On — the Buffy Sainte-Marie documentary directed by Madison Thomas — has now been nominated for an International Emmy Award.
UPDATE (11/21, 12:30 p.m. ET): The film has won the 2023 International Emmy in the Arts Programming category. The acclaim comes amidst the controversy surrounding Saint-Marie's indigeneity being questioned following an extensive CBC investigation into her claims to Indigenous ancestry.
As the Canadian Press reports, some people are very unhappy with the doc's win. "Documentaries are supposed to present factual information," a group called the Indigenous Women's Collective posted on X. "An Emmy win is a slap in the face to so many Indigenous people."
The career-spanning film on the legendary activist and singer-songwriter is up for the prize in the Arts Programming category, marking the sole Canadian nomination across the annual awards' 14 categories spanning 20 countries.
Carry It On is up against Art Is Our Voice (Japan), Los Tigres Del Norte: Historias Que Contar (Mexico) and Music Under the Swastika‚ The Maestro and the Cellist of Auschwitz (Germany). Produced by Eagle Vision, White Pine Pictures and Paquin Entertainment, the doc highlights Sainte-Marie's remarkable life — from breaking ground as an artist in the 1960s folk scene to her relentless advocacy for Indigenous rights and environmental causes — and enduring influence.
"Buffy Sainte-Marie is the original influencer. Her powerful message and unique style laid the cornerstone for Indigenous artists all across North America," Eagle Vision's Lisa Meeches said in a release. "Our team at Eagle Vision is truly honoured with the Emmy nomination. It was a humbling experience to be in the grace of such an iconic individual and to call her my Sister."
Winners of the 51st International Emmy Awards will be announced at the annual gala in New York City on November 20. Carry It On is available to watch on Crave in Canada.
Last month, 82-year-old Sainte-Marie announced that she was retiring from performing live, citing physical challenges from arthritis and a recent shoulder injury.
UPDATE (11/21, 12:30 p.m. ET): The film has won the 2023 International Emmy in the Arts Programming category. The acclaim comes amidst the controversy surrounding Saint-Marie's indigeneity being questioned following an extensive CBC investigation into her claims to Indigenous ancestry.
As the Canadian Press reports, some people are very unhappy with the doc's win. "Documentaries are supposed to present factual information," a group called the Indigenous Women's Collective posted on X. "An Emmy win is a slap in the face to so many Indigenous people."
The career-spanning film on the legendary activist and singer-songwriter is up for the prize in the Arts Programming category, marking the sole Canadian nomination across the annual awards' 14 categories spanning 20 countries.
Carry It On is up against Art Is Our Voice (Japan), Los Tigres Del Norte: Historias Que Contar (Mexico) and Music Under the Swastika‚ The Maestro and the Cellist of Auschwitz (Germany). Produced by Eagle Vision, White Pine Pictures and Paquin Entertainment, the doc highlights Sainte-Marie's remarkable life — from breaking ground as an artist in the 1960s folk scene to her relentless advocacy for Indigenous rights and environmental causes — and enduring influence.
"Buffy Sainte-Marie is the original influencer. Her powerful message and unique style laid the cornerstone for Indigenous artists all across North America," Eagle Vision's Lisa Meeches said in a release. "Our team at Eagle Vision is truly honoured with the Emmy nomination. It was a humbling experience to be in the grace of such an iconic individual and to call her my Sister."
Winners of the 51st International Emmy Awards will be announced at the annual gala in New York City on November 20. Carry It On is available to watch on Crave in Canada.
Last month, 82-year-old Sainte-Marie announced that she was retiring from performing live, citing physical challenges from arthritis and a recent shoulder injury.
