The Girls of St. Mary's
This documentary, narrated by Maliseet elder Maggie Paul, provides a rare glimpse into the lives of three Maliseet teenagers on St. Mary's First Nation, one of the few urban reserves in Canada. Although St. Mary's First Nation is economically strong, even there, racism and intolerance take their toll. The girls share their thoughts as they struggle with dating, complicated family relationships and the reality of growing up as aboriginal females in Canada.
Director: Christine McLean
Runtime: 45 min
Cast
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Girls of St. Mary's about?
- This documentary, narrated by Maliseet elder Maggie Paul, provides a rare glimpse into the lives of three Maliseet teenagers on St. Mary's First Nation, one of the few urban reserves in Canada. Although St. Mary's First Nation is economically strong, even there, racism and intolerance take their toll. The girls share their thoughts as they struggle with dating, complicated family relationships and the reality of growing up as aboriginal females in Canada.
- Who directed The Girls of St. Mary's?
- The Girls of St. Mary's was directed by Christine McLean.
- Who stars in The Girls of St. Mary's?
- The Girls of St. Mary's stars Christophe Mulai, Christoph Mulai, Christopher Mulai, Chris Mulai.
- How long is The Girls of St. Mary's?
- The Girls of St. Mary's has a runtime of 45m (45 minutes).