Cree Way (1977)
This short documentary examines an innovative educational program developed by John and Gerti Murdoch to teach Cree children their language via Cree folklore, photographs, artifacts, and books that were written and printed in the community. Made as part of the NFB’s groundbreaking Challenge for Change series, Cree Way shows that local control of the education curriculum has a place in Indigenous communities.
Director: Tony Ianzelo
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 26 min
Release Date: January 1, 1977
Cast
- Earl Pennington - Narrator
Cinematography: Tony Ianzelo, Buckley Petawabano
Editing: Gérard Sénécal
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: Cree, English
Original Language: en
Keywords
indigenous, education, community, language
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cree Way about?
- This short documentary examines an innovative educational program developed by John and Gerti Murdoch to teach Cree children their language via Cree folklore, photographs, artifacts, and books that were written and printed in the community. Made as part of the NFB’s groundbreaking Challenge for Change series, Cree Way shows that local control of the education curriculum has a place in Indigenous communities.
- Who directed Cree Way?
- Cree Way was directed by Tony Ianzelo.
- Who stars in Cree Way?
- Cree Way stars Earl Pennington.
- How long is Cree Way?
- Cree Way has a runtime of 26m (26 minutes).
- What genre is Cree Way?
- Cree Way is a Documentary film.
- Where was Cree Way produced?
- Cree Way was produced in Canada.