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Jordan River Anderson, The Messenger

Alanis Obomsawin
2019 | 1 h 5 min

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Alanis Obomsawin's 52nd film tells the story of how the life of Jordan River Anderson initiated a battle for the right of First Nations and Inuit children to receive the same standard of social, health and educational services as the rest of the Canadian population.

Awards and distinctions

  • Best Canadian Documentary
    International Film Festival, Vancouver
    2019