Plot Summary

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.

Movie Details

Original Title
Women in the Shadows
Status
released
Original Language
en

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Cast

Christine Welsh as Self

Christine Welsh

Self

Carmen Roenspiess as Grandma Welsh

Carmen Roenspiess

Grandma Welsh

Jessica Wallman as Child Christine

Jessica Wallman

Child Christine

David Zelionka as Father

David Zelionka

Father

Brenda Knoll as Mother

Brenda Knoll

Mother

Jamie Sarophim as Little Girls

Jamie Sarophim

Little Girls

Sophia Stone as Little Girls

Sophia Stone

Little Girls

Sharon Moberly as Women

Sharon Moberly

Women

Debra Piapot as Women

Debra Piapot

Women

Robert Duncan as Self (voice)

Robert Duncan

Self (voice)

Production Companies

ONF | NFB logoONF | NFB