Molly of Denali
An Alaska Native girl explores life in Qyah.
Molly of Denali, an animated children's series from WGBH Kids and Atomic Cartoons, was created by Dorothea Gillim and Kathy Waugh for PBS Kids and CBC Kids. Debuting on July 15, 2019, it made history as the first nationally distributed American children's show with an Alaska Native lead. The series received a 2020 Peabody Award in the Children's/Youth category.
Quick Facts
- Genre
- Children's television series; Animated sitcom
- Creator
- Dorothea Gillim, Kathy Waugh
- Director
- Uwe Rafael Braun; Amanda Strong
- Producer
- Olubunmi Mia Olufemi
- Elizabeth Thorsen
- Anthony Bostler
- Rayna Helgens
- Executive producers
- Dorothea Gillim; Trevor Bentley
- Country
- Canada; United States
- Language
- English
- Seasons
- 5
Facts from the source article.
Did You Know?
- Portions of the show's dialogue are in the Gwichʼin language.
- The series is created with the help of at least 88 different indigenous contributors.
- A podcast was released as a prequel to the series, with season 2 premiering in September 2020 and season 3 on March 3, 2021.
Cast
Sovereign Bill voices Molly Mabray, the titular character of Gwich'in, Koyukon, and Dena'ina Athabascan descent. She has a blog and a sled dog named Suki. Teekkone "Tooey" Ookami, Molly's best friend, is voiced by Sequoia Janvier in season 1, Zane Jasper in seasons 2–3, and Nash Weekusk in season 4; he is of Yupik, Koyukon, and Japanese descent. Vienna Leacock plays Trini Mumford, Molly's African American best friend who moved from Texas to Qyah.
Jules Arita Koostachin voices Layla Mabray, Molly's mother, and Ronnie Dean Harris voices Walter Mabray, her father. Lorne Cardinal portrays Grandpa Nat, and Adeline Potts plays Auntie Midge. Ellen Kennedy provides voices for Singing Moose, Video Voice, and Connie. Luc Roderique voices Daniel, Announcer, and Cowboy on TV.
Michelle Thrush voices Shyahtsoo, Aunt Merna, and Grace. Shawn Youngchief voices William Patak, Maurice, Finnegan King, and Olin Benedict. Katrina Salisbury (first, second, and third series) and Lauren Jackson (from "The Jokulhlaup Is On Us" onward) voice Nina. Rhonda Rees plays Barb, and Pamela Jones plays Sadie Albert.
Nyla Carpentier voices Atsaq, Tooey's mother. Taran Kootenhayoo voices Randall, Molly's cousin. Pawaken Koostachin-Chakasim (first series), Sigmund Couillard (second and third series), and Michael Podemski-Bedard (fourth series onward) voice Oscar. Cynthia De Pando voices Lucia, Damon Sky Taylor voices Ben, and Hyuma Frankowski voices Kenji, Tooey's father.
Tai Grauman voices Mrs. Marsh, the teacher. Anna Dickey voices Vera, and Brendan Sunderland voices Jake. Clay St. Thomas voices Travis and Mr. Rowley. Rebecca Shoichet voices Dr. Antigone, Rukiya Bernard voices Violetta Lawrence, Barbara Patrick voices Tatiana, Macie Juiles voices Nadia Merlief, Maxine Miller voices Betsy Higginbottom, and Veena Sood voices Dr. Amara Batra.
Bethany Brown voices Joy Mumford, Trini's mother. Reneltta Arluk voices Dr. Begaye, Willow's Mom, and Mary. Cathy Weseluck, Laara Sadiq, and Mary Black voice the Sassy Ladies of Saskatoon (Charlotte, Abigail, and Olivia respectively). Nanieezh Black voices Marjie, and Marci T. House voices Trini's grandmother. Voice direction is by Nicole Oliver.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which network aired Molly of Denali?
Molly of Denali aired on PBS Kids (United States) and CBC Kids (Canada).
How many episodes of Molly of Denali are there?
Molly of Denali has 85 episodes across 5 seasons.
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