Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child

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Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child

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

TMDB 8
Year: 1986
Language: English

Storyline

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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#suicide#woman director#first nations

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Ratings
TMDB: 8 / 10
Release Date 1986-01-01
Country Canada
DirectorAlanis Obomsawin
Quality1080p
Duration 29m

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