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Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child (1986)

0h 29m Jan 01, 1986
Documentary

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.

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Original Title Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child
Original Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.1

Cast

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Cory Swan
Richard as a Young Boy
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Pauline Kerik
Social Worker
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Betty Smith
Foster Mother
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Leslie Miller
Foster Father
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Key Crew

Writer Alanis Obomsawin
Director Alanis Obomsawin
Executive Producer Andy Thomson
Producer Alanis Obomsawin, Marrin Canell, Robert Verrall
Music Dario Domingues
Editor Rita Roy

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ONF | NFB
CA

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Keywords

suicide woman director first nations

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Release Date January 1, 1986
Runtime 0h 29m
Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.1
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