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The People of the Kattawapiskak River

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Documentary

Overview

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.

Details

Status: Released
Release date: October 17, 2012
Original language: English
Countries: Canada
Production: ONF,NFB,ONF | NFB
Director: Alanis Obomsawin
Writer: Alanis Obomsawin
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded
Homepage: Official site
IMDb: tt6239558