The Rez (1996)
"It’s nothing but good times on the edge — until life hits you hard."
Synopsis
The Rez was a first nations, Canadian television series, which aired on CBC Television from 1996 to 1998. Most of the characters were based on W.P. Kinsella's short story collection Dance Me Outside, which had been made into a film by director Bruce McDonald. McDonald and Norman Jewison were executive producers of the series, which chronicled life in a First Nations community. The series was filmed in the Parry Sound region at Harrison's Landing in Carling Township. All episodes run around 23 Minutes.
Network
CBC Television
Episodes
Dressed Like a Fish
The marina’s owner dies, and everyone is left wondering who will take over.
Golf and Politics
Sadie organizes a boycott against the marina and insists that Silas and Frank quit working there.
A Little Revealing
Silas is asked to become a male stripper, prompting Sadie to show him some of her revealing wear.
The Longhouse
Frank goes to extreme lengths in an attempt to make Lucy change her mind about leaving the reserve.
The Lark
Silas’s brother goes to live in a group home.
Dirty Girls, Kill Kill!
Frank hires strippers to fight in a vat of pudding, much to Sadie’s disappointment.
Cast
Details
Original Title
The Rez
Status
Ended
Seasons
2
Episodes
19