Documentary · Canada · 1986 · 29m

Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child

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Director
Alanis Obomsawin
Cast
Cory Swan as Richard as a Young Boy Pauline Kerik as Social Worker Betty Smith as Foster Mother Leslie Miller as Foster Father
Crew
Roger Rochat — Director of Photography Rita Roy — Editor Alanis Obomsawin — Writer Alanis Obomsawin — Producer Marrin Canell — Producer Robert Verrall — Producer
Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
suicidewoman directorfirst nations
Key Collaborators
Alanis Obomsawin Director Roger Rochat Director of Photography Rita Roy Editor Alanis Obomsawin Writer Alanis Obomsawin Producer Marrin Canell Producer Robert Verrall Producer
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