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- ↑ Lise Pedersen, "‘Wilfred Buck,’ About Indigenous Star Lore Expert, Is a Feel-Good Story, Director Lisa Jackson Says". Variety , March 15, 2024.
- ↑ Janet Smith, "Wonder, stars, and hope, as filmmaker Lisa Jackson captures life and teachings of Wilfred Buck". Stir, May 14, 2024.
- ↑ Radheyan Simonpillai, "‘Wilfred Buck’ documentary explores the journey and wisdom of Indigenous ‘star guy’". Global News, May 14, 2024.
- ↑ Ben Dalton, "Filmotor picks up CPH:DOX, Hot Docs title ‘Wilfred Buck’". Screen Daily , May 19, 2024.
- ↑ Janet Smith, "Red Fever, Bye Bye Tiberias, and La Laguna del Soldado amid award winners at DOXA Documentary Film Festival". Stir, May 11, 2024.
- ↑ Pat Mullen, "Intercepted and Republic Top RIDM Winners". Point of View , December 1, 2024.
