Winnipeg Aboriginal Film Festival kicks off November 20

Its the third largest festival of its kind and its happening right here in Winnipeg.

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The Winnipeg Aboriginal Film Festival (WAFF), in its 12th year, is dedicated to bringing together the best of new indigenous film and video, from across Canada and around the world.

Starting Wednesday, November 20CBC Manitoba will bring you interviews, reviews and coverage of the festival.

Information Radio takes you behind the scenesof Rhymes for Young Ghouls, Up to Speed and CBC Manitoba SCENE brings you top picks for the festival, and CBC News Winnipeg talks to a young Winnipeg filmmaker who overcame remarkable odds to make herfilm, Yes I Can.

Wednesday night, CBC News with hosts Janet Stewart and Mitch Peacock will broadcast live from the festival'sopening night at Portage Place.

Trailer: CBC reviewerAlisonGillmorrecommends Australian film The Sapphires, playing November 22at WAFF.