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Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child (1986)
Directed by Alanis Obomsawin
Documentary · 29m
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.
Cast
Crew
- Director
- Alanis Obomsawin
- Writer
- Alanis Obomsawin
- Director of Photography
- Roger Rochat
- Editor
- Rita Roy
- Producer
- Marrin Canell, Robert Verrall, Alanis Obomsawin
Details
- Release date
- 1986-01-01
- Runtime
- 29m
- Genres
- Documentary
- Original language
- EN
- Countries
- Canada
- Production
- ONF | NFB