Because They Are Different (1964)
This short documentary explores issues surrounding the integration of Canadian Indigenous people into social institutions such as the non-Indigenous school systems and workforce. Questions arise about the viability and desirability of integration, and old prejudices are revealed in interviews and commentary from both Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians.
Director: Jack Ofield
Runtime: 28 min
Release Date: January 1, 1964
Cast
- Pierre Berton - Narrator (voice)
Screenplay
Editing: Tony Lower
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Jack Ofield
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Because They Are Different about?
- This short documentary explores issues surrounding the integration of Canadian Indigenous people into social institutions such as the non-Indigenous school systems and workforce. Questions arise about the viability and desirability of integration, and old prejudices are revealed in interviews and commentary from both Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians.
- Who directed Because They Are Different?
- Because They Are Different was directed by Jack Ofield.
- Who stars in Because They Are Different?
- Because They Are Different stars Pierre Berton.
- How long is Because They Are Different?
- Because They Are Different has a runtime of 28m (28 minutes).
- Where was Because They Are Different produced?
- Because They Are Different was produced in Canada.