CIVILIZED — Filmed Performance (Streaming Access)

A professionally filmed recording of CIVILIZED, Keir Cutler's darkly comedic one-man play about colonialism and the Canadian residential school system, performed by Métis actor John D. Huston and directed by Paul Hopkins.

In 1907, the Canadian government learned that their Indian Residential Schools were “dangerous to health,” yet did nothing. Arisen from the grave to justify himself to the audience, bureaucrat William Blank has a lot to say. Charming, cunning, and unsettling, CIVILIZED uses satire to bring a difficult chapter of Canadian history into sharp, human focus — and has been used in classrooms and community settings across the country as a starting point for conversations about truth and reconciliation.

Watch the preview on Vimeo

For Teachers: not sure if CIVILIZED is right for your classroom? Watch this free 10-minute summary of the full play before deciding on a license.

Runtime: 1 hour 8 minutes.

Licensing options

• Individual — personal viewing access.
• Classroom License — for a single educator to screen for their class.
• School-Wide License — for use across multiple classrooms/departments at one school.

After purchase, you'll receive a private streaming link by email. For more about the production, visit the CIVILIZED page.