Kanehsatake, 270 Years of Resistance
In July 1990, a dispute over a proposed golf course to be built on Kanien’kéhaka (Mohawk) lands in Oka, Quebec, sets the stage for a historic confrontation that would grab international headlines and sear itself into the Canadian consciousness.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Kanehsatake, 270 Years of Resistance
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jul 12, 1993
Runtime
1h 59m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
73%
Original Title
Kanehsatake, 270 Years of Resistance
Production Companies
ONF | NFB
Director
Alanis Obomsawin
Description
In July 1990, a dispute over a proposed golf course to be built on Kanien’kéhaka (Mohawk) lands in Oka, Quebec, sets the stage for a historic confrontation that would grab international headlines and sear itself into the Canadian consciousness.