Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child

Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child 1986 Released

Directed by Alanis Obomsawin

Documentary · 29 min

 

Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child 1986 Released

Directed by Alanis Obomsawin

Documentary · 29 min

 

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... see more

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... see more
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RUNTIME
N/A min
RELEASED
Jan 1, 1986
COUNTRY
CA
LANGUAGE
EN
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