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Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child
Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child

Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child

1986

N/R

Categories:

  • Documentary

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.

Alanis Obomsawin

Writer, Director, Producer

Marrin Canell

Producer

Robert Verrall

Producer

Cast:

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  • 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