Overview:
This short documentary is a moving tribute to Richard Cardinal, a Métis adolescent who committed suicide in 1984. Taken from his home at the age of 4 due to family problems, he spent the rest of his 17 short years moving in and out of 28 foster homes, group homes and shelters in Alberta. A sensitive, articulate young man, Richard Cardinal left behind a diary upon which this film is based.| Status: | Released (1986-01-01) |
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| Screen: | Alanis Obomsawin |
| Productions: | ONF | NFB |
| Production Countries: | Canada |
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Casts
- 2339027: Cory Swan - Richard as a Young Boy
- 2339028: Pauline Kerik - Social Worker
- 2339029: Betty Smith - Foster Mother
- 2339030: Leslie Miller - Foster Father
Crews
- 940632: Alanis Obomsawin - Director - Directing
- 940632: Alanis Obomsawin - Writer - Writing
- 940632: Alanis Obomsawin - Producer - Production
- 1550510: Marrin Canell - Producer - Production
- 1292558: Robert Verrall - Producer - Production
- 1340599: Andy Thomson - Executive Producer - Production
- 1340600: Roger Rochat - Director of Photography - Camera
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