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- ↑ François Lévesque, "«L'inhumain»: dévoré de l'intérieur". Le Devoir , April 29, 2022.
- 1 2 François Lévesque, "Jason Brennan et l’horreur intérieure". Le Devoir , November 1, 2021.
- ↑ Marc-André Lussier, "Samian, avec grâce". La Presse , April 29, 2022.
- ↑ "BROKEN ANGEL and POWERLANDS Win Top Awards at 2022 American Indian Film Festival". Vimooz, November 16, 2022.
