Women in the Shadows

Name: Women in the Shadows
Released: 1991-01-01
Rating: 8

1991

Trailer

Filmed on location in Saskatchewan from the Qu'Appelle Valley to Hudson Bay, the documentary traces the filmmaker's quest for her Native foremothers in spite of the reluctance to speak about Native roots on the part of her relatives. The film articulates Métis women's experience with racism in both current and historical context, and examines the forces that pushed them into the shadows.

Release Date

1991-01-01

Status

Released

Original Title

Women in the Shadows

Runtime

56 min

Original Language

EN

Production Countries

Canada

Production Companies

ONF | NFB

Overview

Filmed on location in Saskatchewan from the Qu'Appelle Valley to Hudson Bay, the documentary traces the filmmaker's quest for her Native foremothers in spite of the reluctance to speak about Native roots on the part of her relatives. The film articulates Métis women's experience with racism in both current and historical context, and examines the forces that pushed them into the shadows.

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