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Waban-Aki: People from Where the Sun Rises

Alanis Obomsawin
2006 | 1 h 44 min
In this feature-length documentary from Alanis Obomsawin, the filmmaker returns to the village where she was raised to craft a lyrical account of her own people. After decades of tirelessly recording others' stories, she focuses this film on her own.

Awards and distinctions

  • Best Documentary Award
    Imagine Native Media Arts Festival, Toronto
    2006