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Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child

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Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child

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0h 29m

1986

Synopsis

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.

Director

Alanis Obomsawin

Documentary

suicidewoman directorfirst nations

Cast & Crew

Cory Swan

as Richard as a Young Boy

Pauline Kerik

as Social Worker

Betty Smith

as Foster Mother

Leslie Miller

as Foster Father

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