Herbie Barnes

Jesse is a sullen, alieniated 16-year-old who has been shuttled from one foster home to another since he was a child. He is eventually repatriated to his family's reservation and left in the care of his grandfather. Gradually Jesse adjusts to his new life, finding happiness, love and family secrets. Film Advisory Board - Award of Excellence

In July 1990, a dispute over a proposed golf course on Mohawk lands in Quebec set the stage for a confrontation that grabbed international headlines.