Women in the Shadows

Overview

Filmed on location in Saskatchewan from the Qu'Appelle Valley to Hudson Bay, the documentary traces the filmmaker's quest for her Native foremothers in spite of the reluctance to speak about Native roots on the part of her relatives. The film articulates Métis women's experience with racism in both current and historical context, and examines the forces that pushed them into the shadows.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 1991

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

Canada

Production

ONF,NFB

Cast

Carmen Roenspiess,Christine Welsh,Brenda Knoll,Jamie Sarophim,Debra Piapot,Robert Duncan,Sophia Stone,David Zelionka,Sharon Moberly,Jessica Wallman

Director

Norma Bailey

Writer

Christine Welsh

Producer

Tony Snowsill,Ginny Stikeman,Signe Johansson,Christine Welsh

Cinematography

James Jeffrey

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0224410