The Road Forward (2017)
The Road Forward is an electrifying musical documentary that connects a pivotal moment in Canada’s civil rights history—the beginnings of Indian Nationalism in the 1930s—with the powerful momentum of First Nations activism today. Interviews and musical sequences describe how a tiny movement, the Native Brotherhood and Sisterhood, grew to become a successful voice for change across the country. Visually stunning, The Road Forward seamlessly connects past and present through superbly produced story-songs with soaring vocals, blues, rock, and traditional beats.
Director: Marie Clements
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 101 min
Release Date: April 30, 2017
Cast
- Evan Leslie Adams - Ed Nahanee
- Chief Leonard George - Native Voice Stringer (as Leonard George)
- Ronnie Dean Harris - Native Voice Stringer / George Manuel / Singer / Self
- Wayne Lavallee - Native Voice Stringer / Guitar Player / Singer / Self
- Jeremy James Lavallee - Native Voice Stringer / Fiddle Player / Singer / Self
- Stephen E. Miller - Tom Hurley
- Latash Maurice Nahanee - Native Voice Stringer / Singer & Hand Drummer / Self
- Corey Payette - Native Voice Stringer / Singer & Hand Drummer / Self
- Murray Porter - Native Voice Stringer / Keyboard Player / Singer / Self
- Russell Wallace - Native Voice Stringer / Choir Singer / Hand Drummer / Self
Screenplay
Music: Wayne Lavallee
Cinematography: Mike McKinlay
Editing: Jenn Strom
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
drums, generational, indigenous community, activism, music
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Road Forward about?
- The Road Forward is an electrifying musical documentary that connects a pivotal moment in Canada’s civil rights history—the beginnings of Indian Nationalism in the 1930s—with the powerful momentum of First Nations activism today. Interviews and musical sequences describe how a tiny movement, the Native Brotherhood and Sisterhood, grew to become a successful voice for change across the country. Visually stunning, The Road Forward seamlessly connects past and present through superbly produced story-songs with soaring vocals, blues, rock, and traditional beats.
- Who directed The Road Forward?
- The Road Forward was directed by Marie Clements.
- Who stars in The Road Forward?
- The Road Forward stars Evan Leslie Adams, Chief Leonard George, Ronnie Dean Harris, Wayne Lavallee, Jeremy James Lavallee, Stephen E. Miller.
- How long is The Road Forward?
- The Road Forward has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
- What genre is The Road Forward?
- The Road Forward is a Documentary, Music film.
- Where was The Road Forward produced?
- The Road Forward was produced in Canada.