Kicking the Clouds

About This Movie

Kicking the Clouds is this intriguing little documentary that feels very personal, almost like a family album you stumble upon. The film revolves around an old cassette tape of a Pechanga language lesson featuring the director’s grandmother and great-grandmother, which gives it this raw, authentic vibe. The pacing is reflective, allowing you to absorb the stories and the nuances of the language while grounded in the present through interviews with his mother. It touches on themes of heritage and memory, all set against the backdrop of the Pacific Northwest, which adds a certain atmosphere to the whole experience. It's not your conventional doc; it’s more of a meditation on family and language, and that makes it stand out in a crowded space.

Experimental approach with a personal touch.Emphasizes language and familial connections.Captures the essence of the Pacific Northwest.