Women in the Shadows (1991)
Filmed on location in Saskatchewan from the Qu'Appelle Valley to Hudson Bay, the documentary traces the filmmaker's quest for her Native foremothers in spite of the reluctance to speak about Native roots on the part of her relatives. The film articulates Métis women's experience with racism in both current and historical context, and examines the forces that pushed them into the shadows.
Director: Norma Bailey
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 56 min
Release Date: January 1, 1991
Cast
- Christine Welsh - Self
- Carmen Roenspiess - Grandma Welsh
- Jessica Wallman - Child Christine
- David Zelionka - Father
- Brenda Knoll - Mother
- Jamie Sarophim - Little Girls
- Sophia Stone - Little Girls
- Sharon Moberly - Women
- Debra Piapot - Women
- Robert Duncan - Self (voice)
Screenplay
Music: Martin Gotfrit
Cinematography: James Jeffrey
Editing: Lara Mazur
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
canada, indigenous, first nations, canadian history, manitoba, fur trade, western canada, women of color, métis, indigenous women, hudson bay, female filmmaker
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Women in the Shadows about?
- Filmed on location in Saskatchewan from the Qu'Appelle Valley to Hudson Bay, the documentary traces the filmmaker's quest for her Native foremothers in spite of the reluctance to speak about Native roots on the part of her relatives. The film articulates Métis women's experience with racism in both current and historical context, and examines the forces that pushed them into the shadows.
- Who directed Women in the Shadows?
- Women in the Shadows was directed by Norma Bailey.
- Who stars in Women in the Shadows?
- Women in the Shadows stars Christine Welsh, Carmen Roenspiess, Jessica Wallman, David Zelionka, Brenda Knoll, Jamie Sarophim.
- How long is Women in the Shadows?
- Women in the Shadows has a runtime of 56m (56 minutes).
- What genre is Women in the Shadows?
- Women in the Shadows is a Documentary, History film.
- Where was Women in the Shadows produced?
- Women in the Shadows was produced in Canada.