We Were Children
Synopsis
For over 130 years till 1996, more than 100,000 of Canada's First Nations children were legally required to attend government-funded schools run by various Christian faiths. There were 80 of these 'residential schools' across the country. Most children were sent to faraway schools that separated them from their families and traditional land. These children endured brutality, physical hardship, mental degradation, and the complete erasure of their culture. The schools were part of a wider program of assimilation designed to integrate the native population into 'Canadian society.' These schools were established with the express purpose 'To kill the Indian in the child.' Told through their own voices, 'We Were Children' is the shocking true story of two such children: Glen Anaquod and Lyna Hart.
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IDFA 2012 | Trailer | We Were Children
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-11-01
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Lyna Hart
Self
Ross McMillan
Father Y
Glen Anaquod
Self
Alicia Hamelin
Lyna (4 Yrs Old)
Jade Hamelin
Lyna (10 Yrs Old)
Jennie Morin
Lyna (18 Yrs Old)
Rebecca Gibson
Sister Mary
Rene Batson
Glen (6-7 Yrs Old)
Brun Montour
Glen (12 Yrs Old)
Justin Ducharme
Glen (18 Yrs Old)
Justin Courchene
Glen (Adult)
Tyrone Brooks
Glen's Cousin (6-7 Yrs Old)
Rachel Seenie
Glen's Aunt
Glenn Cochrane
Lyna's Grandfather
Fawnda Neckoway
Lyna's Mother
Maggie Nagle
Sister 1
Shawney Moar
Girl at Sink
Kohl Bohemier
Cree Speaking Altar Boy
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tim Wolochatiuk
- Screenplay & Story
- Jason Sherman
- Original Score
- Shawn Pierce
- Original Title
- We Were Children
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- Ojibwa, English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tim Wolochatiuk
Jason Sherman
Shawn Pierce
Jeremy Benning, Kim Bell
John Whitcher
Kyle Irving, David Christensen, Lisa Meeches, Laszlo Barna, Loren Mawhinney
Department Leadership Roster
Jason Sherman
Writer
Tim Wolochatiuk
Director
Kyle Irving
Producer
David Christensen
Producer
Jeremy Benning
Director of Photography
Kim Bell
Director of Photography
John Whitcher
Editor
Shawn Pierce
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About We Were Children
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What is We Were Children about?
For over 130 years till 1996, more than 100,000 of Canada's First Nations children were legally required to attend government-funded schools run by various Christian faiths. There were 80 of these 'residential schools' across the country. Most children were sent to faraway schools that separated them from their families and traditional land. These children endured brutality, physical hardship, mental degradation, and the complete erasure of their culture. The schools were part of a wider program of assimilation designed to integrate the native population into 'Canadian society.' These schools were established with the express purpose 'To kill the Indian in the child.' Told through their own voices, 'We Were Children' is the shocking true story of two such children: Glen Anaquod and Lyna Hart.
Who directed We Were Children?
We Were Children was directed by Tim Wolochatiuk.
Who stars in We Were Children?
The principal cast of We Were Children includes Lyna Hart, Ross McMillan, Glen Anaquod, Alicia Hamelin, Jade Hamelin.
When was We Were Children released and how long is it?
We Were Children was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for We Were Children?
The original motion picture soundtrack for We Were Children was composed by Shawn Pierce.
What is the age rating and content advisory for We Were Children?
We Were Children holds official age classifications: CA: 14A.