MovieReleasedDocumentary
The People of the Kattawapiskak River
Release2012
Runtime50m
Alanis Obomsawin’s documentary The People of the Kattawapiskak River exposes the housing crisis faced by 1,700 Cree in Northern Ontario, a situation that led Attawapiskat’s band chief, Theresa Spence, to ask the Canadian Red Cross for help. With the Idle No More movement making front page headlines, this film provides background and context for one aspect of the growing crisis.
Original Language
en
Release Date
October 17, 2012
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Production Companies
ONF | NFB
