This film is an album of Native womanhood, portraying a proud matriarchal society that for centuries has been pressured to adopt different standards and customs. All of the women featured share a belief in the importance of tradition as a source of strength in the face of change.
Title | Mother of Many Children |
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Year | 1977 |
Genre | Documentary |
Country | Canada |
Studio | ONF | NFB |
Cast | Alanis Obomsawin |
Crew | Alanis Obomsawin (Director), Alanis Obomsawin (Writer), Alanis Obomsawin (Producer) |
Keyword | woman director |
Release | Sep 18, 1977 |
Runtime | 58 minutes |
Quality | HD |
IMDb | 6.50 / 10 by 2 users |