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Women in the Shadows

Women in the Shadows (1991)

0h 56m | PG-13

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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.

Director: Norma Bailey

Studio: ONF | NFB

Genre: Documentary, History

Video: 720p

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Cast

Christine Welsh

Christine Welsh

as Self

Carmen Roenspiess

Carmen Roenspiess

as Grandma Welsh

Jessica Wallman

Jessica Wallman

as Child Christine

David Zelionka

David Zelionka

as Father

Brenda Knoll

Brenda Knoll

as Mother

Jamie Sarophim

Jamie Sarophim

as Little Girls