Episode 58 — R.T. Thorne’s 40 Acres: Reimagining the future through ancestral memory artwork
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Episode 58 — R.T. Thorne’s 40 Acres: Reimagining the future through ancestral memory

  • E58
  • 23:29
  • July 2nd 2025

In this episode, we sit down with Canadian filmmaker R.T. Thorne to discuss his feature debut, 40 Acres, premiering in theatres across Canada on July 4, 2025. This post-apocalyptic thriller has already garnered critical acclaim for its rich storytelling and powerful portrayal of Black and Indigenous experiences. Recognized by The Hollywood Reporter as one of the “51 Best Canadian Films of All Time” and included in TIFF’s Canada’s Top Ten, 40 Acres examines the themes of legacy, survival, and land through the lens of a culturally rooted and resilient family.

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