Little Caughnawaga: To Brooklyn and Back (2008)
For over 50 years, the Kahnawake Mohawks, of Quebec, Canada occupied a 10 square block area in the North Gowanus section of Brooklyn, which became known as Little Caughnawaga. The men, skilled ironworkers, came to New York in search of work and brought their wives, children and often, extended family with them. The story of the Mohawk ironworkers is an important one and is one that has been told and continues to be told through documentaries, newspaper and magazine articles. Yet the stories of Kahnawake Mohawk women who lived in Brooklyn have gone untold.
Director: Reaghan Tarbell
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 57 min
Release Date: January 1, 2008
Cast
- Reaghan Tarbell - Self - Narrator (voice)
Screenplay
Cinematography: Paul M. Rickard
Editing: MeiYen Chan
Production: ONF | NFB, Mushkeg Media
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
construction, woman director, indigenous community, first nations
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Little Caughnawaga: To Brooklyn and Back about?
- For over 50 years, the Kahnawake Mohawks, of Quebec, Canada occupied a 10 square block area in the North Gowanus section of Brooklyn, which became known as Little Caughnawaga. The men, skilled ironworkers, came to New York in search of work and brought their wives, children and often, extended family with them. The story of the Mohawk ironworkers is an important one and is one that has been told and continues to be told through documentaries, newspaper and magazine articles. Yet the stories of Kahnawake Mohawk women who lived in Brooklyn have gone untold.
- Who directed Little Caughnawaga: To Brooklyn and Back?
- Little Caughnawaga: To Brooklyn and Back was directed by Reaghan Tarbell.
- Who stars in Little Caughnawaga: To Brooklyn and Back?
- Little Caughnawaga: To Brooklyn and Back stars Reaghan Tarbell.
- How long is Little Caughnawaga: To Brooklyn and Back?
- Little Caughnawaga: To Brooklyn and Back has a runtime of 57m (57 minutes).
- What genre is Little Caughnawaga: To Brooklyn and Back?
- Little Caughnawaga: To Brooklyn and Back is a Documentary film.
- Where was Little Caughnawaga: To Brooklyn and Back produced?
- Little Caughnawaga: To Brooklyn and Back was produced in Canada.