Women in the Shadows

Filmed on location in Saskatchewan from the Qu'Appelle Valley to Hudson Bay, the documentary traces the filmmaker's quest for her Native foremothers in spite of the reluctance to speak about Native roots on the part of her relatives. The film articulates Métis women's experience with racism in both current and historical context, and examines the forces that pushed them into the shadows.

Genre: Documentary, History

Stars: Christine Welsh, Carmen Roenspiess, Jessica Wallman, David Zelionka, Brenda Knoll, Jamie Sarophim

Crew: Michael Drabot (Gaffer), Charles Lavack (Camera Production Assistant), Debra Rurak (Sound Editor), Denise Bragg (Production Office Coordinator), Shar Carrick (Props), Kate Hamerton (Production Assistant)

Country: Canada

Language: English

Studio: ONF | NFB

Runtime: 56 minutes

Quality: HD

Released: Jan 01, 1991

IMDb: 10

Keywords:canada, indigenous, first nations, canadian history, manitoba, fur trade, western canada, women of color, métis, indigenous women, hudson bay, female filmmaker

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