Like the Trees (1974)

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This short film is told in the first person by Rose, a Métis woman from northern Alberta who has left a difficult life in the city to rediscover her roots by returning to her Woodland Cree community. Rose reveals the racism, isolation and health issues she faced when trying to make a life for herself outside her home community, and how she is able to help others now that she has reconnected to her culture. The film is part of a 1970s series of eleven films title Working Mothers by producer/director Kathleen Shannon, exposing inequality for women in accessing education, childcare, and equal pay. These films led to the creation of Studio D at the National Film Board, the world’s first feminist production studio. 

Director: Kathleen Shannon
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 14 min
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Editing: Kathleen Shannon
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Like the Trees about?
This short film is told in the first person by Rose, a Métis woman from northern Alberta who has left a difficult life in the city to rediscover her roots by returning to her Woodland Cree community. Rose reveals the racism, isolation and health issues she faced when trying to make a life for herself outside her home community, and how she is able to help others now that she has reconnected to her culture. The film is part of a 1970s series of eleven films title Working Mothers by producer/director Kathleen Shannon, exposing inequality for women in accessing education, childcare, and equal pay. These films led to the creation of Studio D at the National Film Board, the world’s first feminist production studio. 
Who directed Like the Trees?
Like the Trees was directed by Kathleen Shannon.
Who stars in Like the Trees?
Like the Trees stars Rose.
How long is Like the Trees?
Like the Trees has a runtime of 14m (14 minutes).
What genre is Like the Trees?
Like the Trees is a Documentary film.