The movie Rhymes for Young Ghouls is set in Canada in 1976 and follows the story of Aila, a Mi'gMaq teenager who is determined to get revenge against the sadistic Indian agent who imprisoned her in a residential school.
The residential school is a brutal and abusive place where rape and violence are rampant. Aila's mother is also imprisoned there, and she is forced to work in the kitchens, cooking and cleaning for the students and the staff.
Aila becomes friends with a group of boys who are involved in the drug trade, and they help her hatch a plan to steal from the Indian agent and use the money to bribe the officials who are coming to inspect the school.
As Aila and her friends execute their plan, they must navigate the dangerous world of the drug trade, deal with corrupt officials, and confront the painful memories of their past.
Rhymes for Young Ghouls is a powerful and moving film that shines a light on the dark history of Canada's residential school system and the ongoing trauma suffered by Indigenous communities. It is a gripping and emotional story that will leave audiences moved and inspired.
