The Crying Fields (2019)
A discovery on a small reservation in Alberta reveals the truth behind a 70-year old lie that has changed the community and its people forever.
A deep dive into the history of the Canadian Government and the Department of National Defence leasing First Nations reserves as practice bombing ranges during World War I and World War II. This documentary follows the Enoch Cree Nation's process of developing it's land claim against the Canadian Government following the discovery of active landmines in the heart of the nation's cultural lands and golf course in 2014, almost 70 years later.
Director: Hayley Morin
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 19 min
Release Date: July 15, 2019
Cast
- Jared Morin - Himself
- Billy Morin - Himself
- Hayley Morin - Narrator
Screenplay
Cinematography: Vincent Eger
Editing: Matthias MacLeod, Vincent Eger
Production: TELUS STORYHIVE
Country: Canada
Language: English
Budget: $40,000
Original Language: en
Keywords
bomb, indigenous, world war ii, alberta canada, first nations, 1940s, edmonton, reservation
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Crying Fields about?
- A deep dive into the history of the Canadian Government and the Department of National Defence leasing First Nations reserves as practice bombing ranges during World War I and World War II. This documentary follows the Enoch Cree Nation's process of developing it's land claim against the Canadian Government following the discovery of active landmines in the heart of the nation's cultural lands and golf course in 2014, almost 70 years later.
- Who directed The Crying Fields?
- The Crying Fields was directed by Hayley Morin.
- Who stars in The Crying Fields?
- The Crying Fields stars Jared Morin, Billy Morin, Hayley Morin.
- How long is The Crying Fields?
- The Crying Fields has a runtime of 19m (19 minutes).
- What genre is The Crying Fields?
- The Crying Fields is a Documentary film.
- What is the budget of The Crying Fields?
- The Crying Fields had a budget of $40,000.
- Where was The Crying Fields produced?
- The Crying Fields was produced in Canada.