Movie Description
My Name Is Kahentiiosta
(1995)Overview
This documentary short by Alanis Obomsawin tells the story of Kahentiiosta, a young Kahnawake Mohawk woman arrested after the Oka Crisis' 78-day armed standoff in 1990. She was detained 4 days longer than the other women. Her crime? The prosecutor representing the Quebec government did not accept her indigenous name.
Featured Crew
- Director : Alanis Obomsawin
- Producer : Alanis Obomsawin
- Writer : Alanis Obomsawin
- Editor : Ruby-Marie Dennis
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Facts
Original TitleMy Name Is Kahentiiosta
Status Released
Release Information
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1995-01-01
Original Language
Runtime 00h 30m
Homepagehttp://www.nfb.ca/film/my_name_is_kahentiiosta
Production CompaniesONF | NFB
Genres
- Documentary