'Dawnland' Tells Of The Taking Of Native American Children In Maine

The documentary "Dawnland" tells the story of the state of Maine's effort to come to terms with a shockingly shameful part of its history, when state welfare workers removed Indian children from their families and placed them in foster care.

The film follows the work of the state's Truth And Reconciliation Commission, set up in 2012, which gathered stories from the state's indigenous people.

"Dawnland" will premiere at the Independent Film Festival Boston on April 28. 

Adam Mazo, director of the Upstander Project and co-director and producer of "Dawnland." He tweets @adammmazo.

Dawn Neptune Adams, a member of the Penobscott Nation, who shares her story in the film. She tweets @msladycarpenter.