Women in the Shadows
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.
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- Cast
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Women in the Shadows
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 1, 1991
Runtime
0h 56m
Genres
Documentary, History
Original Title
Women in the Shadows
Production Companies
ONF | NFB
Director
Norma Bailey
Description
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.
