The Stand is a Canadian documentary film, directed by Christopher Auchter and released in 2024. Combining archival footage with animation, the film profiles the 1985 blockade of Lyell Island by the Haida Nation to protect the island's old-growth forests from logging operations.
Distribution The film premiered at the 2024 Vancouver International Film Festival, where it received an honourable mention from the Best British Columbia Film award jury, and was awarded the Northern Lights audience award.
It was selected for the 2025 Big Sky Documentary Film Festival, where it had its US premiere on February 17, 2025.Jamie Casemore, "In Brief: Haida basketball doc to premiere at Big Sky Doc festival". Playback, February 15, 2025.
Awards The film received a nomination for the DGC Allan King Award for Best Documentary Film at the 2025 Directors Guild of Canada awards.Connie Thiessen, "DGC unveils film, doc nominees; Discovery Award short list". Broadcast Dialogue, September 22, 2025.
Genevieve Vincent received a Canadian Screen Award nomination for Best Original Music in a Documentary at the 14th Canadian Screen Awards in 2026.Pat Mullen, "Bam Bam: The Sister Nancy Story Leads Canadian Screen Awards Documentary Nominations". Point of View, March 25, 2026.
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External links
Official website at NFB