Kanehsatake, 270 Years of Resistance
1993·Movie·1h 59m
Documentary
7.5 / 10 (15 votes)
In July 1990, a dispute over a proposed golf course to be built on Kanien’kéhaka (Mohawk) lands in Oka, Quebec, sets the stage for a historic confrontation that would grab international headlines and sear itself into the Canadian consciousness.
- Directed by
- Alanis Obomsawin
- Original language
- English
- Released
- 12 July 1993
Where to Watch
Availability in the US · Subtitle and audio track data
Cast
Alanis Obomsawin
Narrator (voice)
- JB
Jack Burning
Chief Joseph (voice)
- HB
Herbie Barnes
Chief Augnita
- EB
Ethel Blondin
Self
Robert Bourassa
Self
- JC
John Ciaccia
Self
- EG
Ellen Gabriel
Self
- EH
Elijah Harper
Self
- OM
Ovide Mercredi
Self
- FN
Frank Natawe
Self
- BT
Bill Traverse
Self