History of Manawan - Part Two (1972)
A continuation of History of Manowan: Part 1. Discusses the death of Indian customs, independence and dignity, with the advent of the white society.
Atikamekw elder Cézar Néwashish continues to recount the history of the community of Manawan that first began in The History of Manawan: Part One. As Christianity and European customs take deeper root in the community – abetted by residential schools and aggressive assimilationist government policies – seemingly irreversible changes to significant customs begin to unfold. Despite these struggles, the people carry on. This short is part of the Manawan series directed by Alanis Obomsawin.
Director: Alanis Obomsawin
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 21 min
Release Date: January 1, 1972
Cast
- Cezar Newashish - Narrator
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: Cree, English
Original Language: cr
Keywords
indigenous, colonialism, first nations, colonization
More Films by Director: Alanis Obomsawin
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is History of Manawan - Part Two about?
- Atikamekw elder Cézar Néwashish continues to recount the history of the community of Manawan that first began in The History of Manawan: Part One. As Christianity and European customs take deeper root in the community – abetted by residential schools and aggressive assimilationist government policies – seemingly irreversible changes to significant customs begin to unfold. Despite these struggles, the people carry on. This short is part of the Manawan series directed by Alanis Obomsawin.
- Who directed History of Manawan - Part Two?
- History of Manawan - Part Two was directed by Alanis Obomsawin.
- Who stars in History of Manawan - Part Two?
- History of Manawan - Part Two stars Cezar Newashish.
- How long is History of Manawan - Part Two?
- History of Manawan - Part Two has a runtime of 21m (21 minutes).
- What genre is History of Manawan - Part Two?
- History of Manawan - Part Two is a Documentary film.
- Where was History of Manawan - Part Two produced?
- History of Manawan - Part Two was produced in Canada.