Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child (1986)
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.
Director: Alanis Obomsawin
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 29 min
Release Date: January 1, 1986
Cast
- Cory Swan - Richard as a Young Boy
- Pauline Kerik - Social Worker
- Betty Smith - Foster Mother
- Leslie Miller - Foster Father
Screenplay
Music: Dario Domingues
Cinematography: Roger Rochat
Editing: Rita Roy
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Original Language: en
Keywords
suicide, woman director, first nations
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child about?
- 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.
- Who directed Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child?
- Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child was directed by Alanis Obomsawin.
- Who stars in Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child?
- Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child stars Cory Swan, Pauline Kerik, Betty Smith, Leslie Miller.
- How long is Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child?
- Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child has a runtime of 29m (29 minutes).
- What genre is Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child?
- Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child is a Documentary film.
- Where was Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child produced?
- Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child was produced in Canada.