NIKA & MADISON
Written and directed by Eva Thomas
Co-written by Michael McGowan
Starring Ellyn Jade, Star Slade, Amanda Brugel
Genre: Drama
In this tense and emotionally charged story, two childhood friends find themselves testing their resilience and loyalty in an ultimate fight for justice. Madison, a University of Toronto student, is sharp and career focused while Nika prefers the solitude and simplicity of life on the reservation. During a weekend back home, Nika rescues Madison from a sexual assault by policeman, but the violent encounter leaves the
officer critically injured. Fearing they won’t be believed, the Indigenous women go on the run; first seeking refuge on the reserve and then deep into the wilderness, until they’re chased back to the city. Two sharp-eyed detectives begin to uncover the truth but when the case involves one of their own, the justice system reveals its deeply ingrained biases, blurring the lines between right and wrong.