The Mushuau Innu: Surviving Canada (2004)

They are an Indian people who have suffered for many years. They were forced to live in unimaginable squalor. Houses not much better than cardboard boxes. No running water, no sewage disposal. Human waste tossed into the streets where children played in it and dogs ate it. As their sense of worth disintegrated, they engaged in a process of self-destruction. 90% of the community became alcoholic. Many of their children sniffed gas. Many more suffered from chronic disease. Stripped of culture, meaning, and hope, they killed themselves at a rate among the world's highest. But their tragedies did not occur in a third world country. They happened in a country with a reputation as one of the world's best places to live-Canada. They are the Innu. For thousands of years they roamed strong and free.

Director: Ed Martin
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 47 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: John Bonnell
Editing: John Bonnell
Production: Best Boy Productions
Country: Canada
Language: English, Italiano, Português
Original Language: en

Keywords

indigenous

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Mushuau Innu: Surviving Canada about?
They are an Indian people who have suffered for many years. They were forced to live in unimaginable squalor. Houses not much better than cardboard boxes. No running water, no sewage disposal. Human waste tossed into the streets where children played in it and dogs ate it. As their sense of worth disintegrated, they engaged in a process of self-destruction. 90% of the community became alcoholic. Many of their children sniffed gas. Many more suffered from chronic disease. Stripped of culture, meaning, and hope, they killed themselves at a rate among the world's highest. But their tragedies did not occur in a third world country. They happened in a country with a reputation as one of the world's best places to live-Canada. They are the Innu. For thousands of years they roamed strong and free.
Who directed The Mushuau Innu: Surviving Canada?
The Mushuau Innu: Surviving Canada was directed by Ed Martin.
Who stars in The Mushuau Innu: Surviving Canada?
The Mushuau Innu: Surviving Canada stars Don McCrae, Chief Simeon Tshakapesh.
How long is The Mushuau Innu: Surviving Canada?
The Mushuau Innu: Surviving Canada has a runtime of 47m (47 minutes).
What genre is The Mushuau Innu: Surviving Canada?
The Mushuau Innu: Surviving Canada is a Documentary film.
Where was The Mushuau Innu: Surviving Canada produced?
The Mushuau Innu: Surviving Canada was produced in Canada.