Movie Description

Amisk

(1977)

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.

Cast

Facts

Original TitleAmisk

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1977-01-01

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 00h 40m

Homepagehttps://www.nfb.ca/film/amisk/

Genres

  • Documentary