Augusta (1976)
This short documentary is the portrait of an 88-year-old woman who lives alone in a log cabin without running water or electricity in the Williams Lake area of British Columbia. The daughter of a Shuswap chief, Augusta lost her Indian status as the result of a marriage to a white man. She recalls past times, but lives very much in the present. Self-sufficient, dedicated to her people, she spreads warmth wherever she moves, with her songs and her harmonica.
Director: Anne Wheeler
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 16 min
Release Date: January 1, 1976
Editing: Anne Wheeler
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
poverty, portrait, woman director, indigenous peoples, elder, treaty rights, women
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Augusta about?
- This short documentary is the portrait of an 88-year-old woman who lives alone in a log cabin without running water or electricity in the Williams Lake area of British Columbia. The daughter of a Shuswap chief, Augusta lost her Indian status as the result of a marriage to a white man. She recalls past times, but lives very much in the present. Self-sufficient, dedicated to her people, she spreads warmth wherever she moves, with her songs and her harmonica.
- Who directed Augusta?
- Augusta was directed by Anne Wheeler.
- How long is Augusta?
- Augusta has a runtime of 16m (16 minutes).
- What genre is Augusta?
- Augusta is a Documentary film.
- Where was Augusta produced?
- Augusta was produced in Canada.