Movie Description
Mother of Many Children
(1977)Overview
This film is an album of Native womanhood, portraying a proud matriarchal society that for centuries has been pressured to adopt different standards and customs. All of the women featured share a belief in the importance of tradition as a source of strength in the face of change.
Featured Crew
- Director : Alanis Obomsawin
- Producer : Alanis Obomsawin
- Writer : Alanis Obomsawin
- Cast : Alanis Obomsawin
Cast
Narrator (voice)
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Facts
Original TitleMother of Many Children
Status Released
Release Information
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1977-09-18
Original Language
Runtime 00h 58m
Homepagehttps://www.nfb.ca/film/mother_of_many_children/
Production CompaniesONF | NFB
Genres
- Documentary






















