Alanis Obomsawin

Biography

Alanis Obomsawin, OC (born August 31, 1932) is a Canadian filmmaker of Abenaki descent. Born in New Hampshire, and raised primarily in Quebec, she has produced and directed many National Film Board of Canada documentaries on First Nations culture and history.

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Known For

My Friend the Green Horse 2024

Bones of Crows 2023 ★ 8.0

Bones of Crows 2023 ★ 6.8

Jordan River Anderson, The Messenger 2019 ★ 8.0

Walking Is Medicine 2017

Heritage Minutes: Kenojuak Ashevak 2016

Trick or Treaty? 2014

Heritage Minutes: Queenston Heights 2013

Waseteg 2010 ★ 5.0

Is the Crown at war with us? 2003 ★ 6.6

Kanehsatake, 270 Years of Resistance 1993 ★ 7.5

Heritage Minutes 1991 ★ 7.3

Incident at Restigouche 1984 ★ 7.3

Canada Vignettes: June in Povungnituk - Quebec Arctic 1980 ★ 9.0

Sounds From Our People: Gabriel Goes to the City 1979 ★ 8.0

Amisk 1977 ★ 8.5

Mother of Many Children 1977 ★ 8.0

Eliza's Horoscope 1975 ★ 4.4

Christmas at Moose Factory 1971 ★ 8.0