These Are My People...

Overview

This documentary short is the first film made by an all-Aboriginal film crew, training under the NFB's Challenge for Change Program. It was shot at Akwesasne (St. Regis Reserve). Two spokesmen explain historical and other aspects of Longhouse religion, culture, and government and reflect on the impact of the white man's arrival on the Indian way of life.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

October 20, 1969

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

Canada

Production

ONF,NFB

Director

Willie Dunn,Roy Daniels,Michael Kanentakeron Mitchell,Barbara Wilson

Producer

George C. Stoney

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site

IMDb

tt0289540