God Straightens Legs
Documentary Feature, 2018
Directed by Joële Walinga

In an exploration of the possibility of miracles, filmmaker Joële Walinga documents a moment of faith and waiting in the life of her Christian mother, a French-Canadian living in the Bible Belt who has opted to forgo cancer treatment in favour of prayer.


Made with the support of the Canada Council for the Arts and the Toronto Arts Council
Presented with the support of the Canada Council for the Arts


Available on DAFilms

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–2018. DOXA Documentary Film Festival. Vancouver, Canada
–2018. Vertical Features. Toronto, Canada
–2018. Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival. Jihlava, Czech Republic
–2020. Cinémathèque Québécoise. Montréal, Canada

Who We’re Watching: Joële Walinga. Cléo Journal
GOD STRAIGHTENS LEGS Waits for a Miracle. Screen Anarchy
Review: ‘God Straightens Legs’. POV Magazine