The People of the Kattawapiskak River (2012)

Alanis Obomsawin’s documentary The People of the Kattawapiskak River exposes the housing crisis faced by 1,700 Cree in Northern Ontario, a situation that led Attawapiskat’s band chief, Theresa Spence, to ask the Canadian Red Cross for help. With the Idle No More movement making front page headlines, this film provides background and context for one aspect of the growing crisis.

Director: Alanis Obomsawin
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Original Language: en

Keywords

woman director, housing crisis

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The People of the Kattawapiskak River about?
Alanis Obomsawin’s documentary The People of the Kattawapiskak River exposes the housing crisis faced by 1,700 Cree in Northern Ontario, a situation that led Attawapiskat’s band chief, Theresa Spence, to ask the Canadian Red Cross for help. With the Idle No More movement making front page headlines, this film provides background and context for one aspect of the growing crisis.
Who directed The People of the Kattawapiskak River?
The People of the Kattawapiskak River was directed by Alanis Obomsawin.
How long is The People of the Kattawapiskak River?
The People of the Kattawapiskak River has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
What genre is The People of the Kattawapiskak River?
The People of the Kattawapiskak River is a Documentary film.
Where was The People of the Kattawapiskak River produced?
The People of the Kattawapiskak River was produced in Canada.