Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child

Name: Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1986
Duration: 29 min
Rating: 8

1986 · 29 min

Documentary

★ 8.0

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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.

Crew

Director Alanis Obomsawin
Writer Alanis Obomsawin
Director of Photography Roger Rochat

Cast

C
Cory Swan
Richard as a Young Boy
P
Pauline Kerik
Social Worker
B
Betty Smith
Foster Mother
L
Leslie Miller
Foster Father

Crew

Director — Alanis Obomsawin
Writer — Alanis Obomsawin
Director of Photography — Roger Rochat

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