The Oka Legacy (2015)
The Oka Legacy is a POV documentary that explores how the Oka Crisis has influenced Indigenous identity in Canada. In the summer of 1990, all eyes were on the small town of Oka, Quebec. Triggered by plans to expand a golf course on ancestral land, it was a standoff between the Mohawk people of Kanehsatake, the police and eventually the army. The Oka Crisis lasted 78 days and drew worldwide attention. The standoff had a profound impact on Indigenous peoples in Canada setting the tone for Indigenous resistance throughout the ‘90s.
Director: Sonia Bonspille Boileau
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 45 min
Release Date: January 1, 2015
Screenplay
Production: Rezolution Pictures
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
indigenous, quebec, oka crisis
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Oka Legacy about?
- The Oka Legacy is a POV documentary that explores how the Oka Crisis has influenced Indigenous identity in Canada. In the summer of 1990, all eyes were on the small town of Oka, Quebec. Triggered by plans to expand a golf course on ancestral land, it was a standoff between the Mohawk people of Kanehsatake, the police and eventually the army. The Oka Crisis lasted 78 days and drew worldwide attention. The standoff had a profound impact on Indigenous peoples in Canada setting the tone for Indigenous resistance throughout the ‘90s.
- Who directed The Oka Legacy?
- The Oka Legacy was directed by Sonia Bonspille Boileau.
- How long is The Oka Legacy?
- The Oka Legacy has a runtime of 45m (45 minutes).
- What genre is The Oka Legacy?
- The Oka Legacy is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Oka Legacy produced?
- The Oka Legacy was produced in Canada.