Amisk (1977)

A performing arts film by Alanis Obomsawin, it documents efforts to raise funds for the James Bay Cree and was made at a time when Cree territory was threatened by hydro-electric projects. Amisk represents early work by Obomsawin, a trailblazer in Canadian Aboriginal film.

Released Jan. 1, 1977 40 min None+

Genres: Documentary, Short

Keywords: mdblist.imdb-short, imdb.title-directed-by-female, imdb.indian, imdb.cree, imdb.artist, imdb.performance, imdb.tradition + 6 more, imdb.aboriginal, imdb.canadian, imdb.native-american, imdb.canada, imdb.first-nations, imdb.independent-film