We Were Children (2012)
2012 · 1h 28m · Documentary
Genres: Documentary
For over 130 years till 1996, more than 100,000 of Canada's First Nations children were legally required to attend government-funded schools run by various Christian faiths. There were 80 of these 'residential schools' across the country.
Director: Tim Wolochatiuk
Writers: Jason Sherman
Music by: Shawn Pierce
Cinematography: Jeremy Benning, Kim Bell
Editor: John Whitcher
Cast
Lyna Hart as SelfRoss McMillan as Father YGlen Anaquod as SelfAlicia Hamelin as Lyna (4 Yrs Old)Jade Hamelin as Lyna (10 Yrs Old)Jennie Morin as Lyna (18 Yrs Old)Rebecca Gibson as Sister MaryRene Batson as Glen (6-7 Yrs Old)Brun Montour as Glen (12 Yrs Old)Justin Ducharme as Glen (18 Yrs Old)Justin Courchene as Glen (Adult)Tyrone Brooks as Glen's Cousin (6-7 Yrs Old)More like this
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