Canadian Coming-Of-Age Comedy ‘Don’t Even’ Trailer Released
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- 05 Aug 2024
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The first trailer for the Canadian coming-of-age comedy series Don't Even has been released. This Crave and APTN series revolves around two Indigenous best friends navigating their final year of high school in 1990s Canada.
Premiere Details
The series will launch on August 23 on Crave, with two episodes available initially. New episodes will follow on subsequent Fridays.
A premiere will air later in the year on Winnipeg-based Indigenous Canadian network APTN.
Cast
Leenah Robinson (1923), Victoria Turko (Burden of Truth), Joel Oulette (Trickster), Gail Maurice and Jennifer Podemski (Little Bird)
Synopsis
The story follows Violet (Robinson) and Harley (Turko) as they navigate the summer after a humiliating mishap at their high school graduation. Violet aims to make the most of her last summer before moving away for university, while Harley distracts herself from making decisions about her future. The series explores their newfound freedom, adult life choices, and the challenges that test their once impenetrable bond.
Production
Producers: Pier 21 Films, Frantic Films Manitoba, and Sekowan Media
Support: Canada Media Fund, Manitoba Film & Music, and tax credit assistance from the Government of Manitoba, the Government of Ontario, and The Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit.
Executive Producers:
Amber-Sekowan Daniels (also creator and showrunner), Zoe Hopkins (also director), Laszlo Barna, Nicole Butler, Karen Tsang, Vanessa Steinmetz (Pier 21 Films), Jamie Brown, Stephanie Fast (Frantic Films Manitoba), Lori Lozinski (series producer), Karen Hill (co-EP), Meg MacKay (co-producer)
The trailer promises a funny, relatable, and heartwarming take on friendship, growing up, and the complexities of life in Winnipeg. As Violet and Harley deal with personal dilemmas and enjoy their last summer together, viewers can expect an engaging and heartfelt narrative that captures the essence of coming-of-age stories.
