Everybody Calls Me Curly

"Everybody Calls Me Curly" is a captivating biographical documentary film that takes viewers on a journey to Octopus Point, where they meet Curly Newman. Born on a boat on Sansum Narrows and raised on the secluded coast of Vancouver Island, Curly is a master storyteller imbued with a deep sense of personal history. He shares an intimate collection of stories from his upbringing in a large family, nestled in the remote reaches of Vancouver Island. The film delves into their life of living off the land and sea, painting a vivid picture of a time marked by minimal contact with the outside world, offering a unique glimpse into a life shaped by nature and isolation.