Is the Crown at war with us?
In the summer of 2000, federal fishery officers appeared to wage war on the Mi'gmaq fishermen of Burnt Church, New Brunswick. Why would officials of the Canadian government attack citizens for exercising rights that had been affirmed by the highest court in the land? Alanis Obomsawin casts her nets into history to provide a context for the events on Miramichi Bay.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Is the Crown at war with us?
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Sep 13, 2003
Runtime
1h 36m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
65%
Original Title
Is the Crown at war with us?
Production Companies
ONF | NFB
Director
Alanis Obomsawin
Description
In the summer of 2000, federal fishery officers appeared to wage war on the Mi'gmaq fishermen of Burnt Church, New Brunswick. Why would officials of the Canadian government attack citizens for exercising rights that had been affirmed by the highest court in the land? Alanis Obomsawin casts her nets into history to provide a context for the events on Miramichi Bay.
