Finding Dawn (2006)
Métis filmmaker Christine Welsh puts a human face on a national tragedy: the murders and disappearances of an estimated 500 Aboriginal women in Canada over the past 30 years. Explores the deep historical, social, and economic factors that contribute to this epidemic of violence against Native women.
Director: Christine Welsh
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 74 min
Release Date: January 1, 2006
Cast
- Christine Welsh - Self - Narrator (voice)
Screenplay
Music: Bruce Ruddell
Cinematography: Moira Simpson
Editing: Janice Brown
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Feminist Movement and Women's Rights
Keywords
canada, indigenous, feminism, woman director, saskatchewan, women's rights, british columbia, indigenous women, gender violence
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Finding Dawn about?
- Métis filmmaker Christine Welsh puts a human face on a national tragedy: the murders and disappearances of an estimated 500 Aboriginal women in Canada over the past 30 years. Explores the deep historical, social, and economic factors that contribute to this epidemic of violence against Native women.
- Who directed Finding Dawn?
- Finding Dawn was directed by Christine Welsh.
- Who stars in Finding Dawn?
- Finding Dawn stars Christine Welsh.
- How long is Finding Dawn?
- Finding Dawn has a runtime of 1h 14m (74 minutes).
- What genre is Finding Dawn?
- Finding Dawn is a Documentary film.
- Where was Finding Dawn produced?
- Finding Dawn was produced in Canada.
- What are the themes of Finding Dawn?
- The themes of Finding Dawn include: Feminist Movement and Women's Rights.