Description |
1 online resource (30 min.) |
Summary |
This short documentary is a moving tribute to Richard Cardinal, a Metis 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 |
Notes |
Title from resource description page (viewed May 24, 2016) |
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In English |
Subject |
Cardinal, Richard, 1966-1984.
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SUBJECT |
Cardinal, Richard, 1966-1984. fast (OCoLC)fst00148440 |
Subject |
Child abuse -- Alberta
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Child welfare -- Alberta
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Foster children.
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Métis -- Alberta -- Child abuse
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Child abuse.
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Child welfare.
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Foster children.
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Alberta.
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Genre/Form |
Documentary films.
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Documentary films.
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Documentaires.
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Form |
Streaming video
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Author |
Obomsawin, Alanis, director, producer, screenwriter
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Verrall, Robert Alan, producer
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Canell, Marrin, producer
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National Film Board of Canada, publisher.
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