CinemaOSMovie · 1977 · 0h 58m

Mother of Many Children

80%(4)IMDbDocumentary

This film is an album of Native womanhood, portraying a proud matriarchal society that for centuries has been pressured to adopt different standards and customs. All of the women featured share a belief in the importance of tradition as a source of strength in the face of change.

Directed byAlanis Obomsawin

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 58m
Language
EN
Released
September 18, 1977
Studios
ONF | NFB

Featuring

Cast & crew

1 credited
Starring
Alanis Obomsawin

Alanis Obomsawin

Narrator (voice)

Creative team
Directed by
Alanis Obomsawin
Alanis Obomsawin
Written by
Alanis Obomsawin
Alanis Obomsawin
Produced by
Alanis Obomsawin
Alanis Obomsawin

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