Amisk

Overview

A performing arts film by Alanis Obomsawin, it documents efforts to raise funds for the James Bay Cree and was made at a time when Cree territory was threatened by hydro-electric projects. Amisk represents early work by Obomsawin, a trailblazer in Canadian Aboriginal film.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 1977

Original language

English

Countries

Canada

Cast

Gordon Tootoosis,Alanis Obomsawin,Willie Dunn,Duke Redbird,Tom Jackson

Director

Alanis Obomsawin

Producer

Wolf Koenig

Cinematography

Buckley Petawabano,Bob Charlie

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site

IMDb

tt0143104