Wild Rice (1980)

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This short documentary explores how the First Nations staple of wild rice is exported as a luxury food thanks in part to bush pilots. Follow the families of the Pauingassi band as they comb the reedy shores with brooms, paddles and baskets for manomim (wild rice).

Director: Robert Lower, Norma Bailey
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 11 min
Release Date:
Country: Canada
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wild Rice about?
This short documentary explores how the First Nations staple of wild rice is exported as a luxury food thanks in part to bush pilots. Follow the families of the Pauingassi band as they comb the reedy shores with brooms, paddles and baskets for manomim (wild rice).
Who directed Wild Rice?
Wild Rice was directed by Robert Lower, Norma Bailey.
How long is Wild Rice?
Wild Rice has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
What genre is Wild Rice?
Wild Rice is a Documentary film.
Where was Wild Rice produced?
Wild Rice was produced in Canada.