Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child
Synopsis
This short documentary is a moving tribute to Richard Cardinal, a Métis adolescent who committed suicide in 1984. Taken from his home at the age of 4 due to family problems, he spent the rest of his 17 short years moving in and out of 28 foster homes, group homes and shelters in Alberta. A sensitive, articulate young man, Richard Cardinal left behind a diary upon which this film is based.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alanis Obomsawin
- Screenplay & Story
- Alanis Obomsawin
- Original Score
- Dario Domingues
- Original Title
- Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 29m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alanis Obomsawin
Alanis Obomsawin
Dario Domingues
Roger Rochat
Rita Roy
Andy Thomson, Alanis Obomsawin, Marrin Canell, Robert Verrall
Department Leadership Roster
Alanis Obomsawin
Writer
Alanis Obomsawin
Director
Alanis Obomsawin
Producer
Marrin Canell
Producer
Robert Verrall
Producer
Roger Rochat
Director of Photography
Rita Roy
Editor
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What is Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child about?
This short documentary is a moving tribute to Richard Cardinal, a Métis adolescent who committed suicide in 1984. Taken from his home at the age of 4 due to family problems, he spent the rest of his 17 short years moving in and out of 28 foster homes, group homes and shelters in Alberta. A sensitive, articulate young man, Richard Cardinal left behind a diary upon which this film is based.
Who directed Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child?
Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child was directed by Alanis Obomsawin.
Who stars in Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child?
The principal cast of Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child includes Cory Swan, Pauline Kerik, Betty Smith, Leslie Miller.
When was Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child released and how long is it?
Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child was composed by Dario Domingues.