Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child

Overview

This short documentary is a moving tribute to Richard Cardinal, a Métis adolescent who committed suicide in 1984. Taken from his home at the age of 4 due to family problems, he spent the rest of his 17 short years moving in and out of 28 foster homes, group homes and shelters in Alberta. A sensitive, articulate young man, Richard Cardinal left behind a diary upon which this film is based.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 1986

Original language

English

Countries

Canada

Production

ONF,NFB

Cast

Cory Swan,Betty Smith,Leslie Miller,Pauline Kerik

Director

Alanis Obomsawin

Writer

Alanis Obomsawin

Producer

Robert Verrall,Alanis Obomsawin,Andy Thomson,Marrin Canell

Cinematography

Roger Rochat

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site

IMDb

tt0143833