Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child

Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child

1986
29m
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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.

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Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
ONF | NFB
Production Countries
Canada

Keywords

suicide woman director first nations

Quick Facts

Release Date January 1, 1986
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0143833
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Cast

Cory Swan
Cory Swan

Richard as a Young Boy

Pauline Kerik
Pauline Kerik

Social Worker

Betty Smith
Betty Smith

Foster Mother

Leslie Miller
Leslie Miller

Foster Father

Key Crew

Alanis Obomsawin
Writer
Alanis Obomsawin
Director
Andy Thomson
Executive Producer
Alanis Obomsawin
Producer
Marrin Canell
Producer
Robert Verrall
Producer