Cree Way
Synopsis
This short documentary examines an innovative educational program developed by John and Gerti Murdoch to teach Cree children their language via Cree folklore, photographs, artifacts, and books that were written and printed in the community. Made as part of the NFB’s groundbreaking Challenge for Change series, Cree Way shows that local control of the education curriculum has a place in Indigenous communities.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Tony Ianzelo
- Original Title
- Cree Way
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- Cree, English
- Runtime
- 26m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tony Ianzelo
Tony Ianzelo, Buckley Petawabano
Gérard Sénécal
Peter Katadotis, Mark Zannis
Department Leadership Roster
Tony Ianzelo
Director
Peter Katadotis
Producer
Gérard Sénécal
Editor
Mark Zannis
Producer
Tony Ianzelo
Director of Photography
Buckley Petawabano
Director of Photography
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for Cree Way.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cree Way
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What is Cree Way about?
This short documentary examines an innovative educational program developed by John and Gerti Murdoch to teach Cree children their language via Cree folklore, photographs, artifacts, and books that were written and printed in the community. Made as part of the NFB’s groundbreaking Challenge for Change series, Cree Way shows that local control of the education curriculum has a place in Indigenous communities.
Who directed Cree Way?
Cree Way was directed by Tony Ianzelo.
Who stars in Cree Way?
The principal cast of Cree Way includes Earl Pennington.
When was Cree Way released and how long is it?
Cree Way was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 26m.