Waban-Aki: People from Where the Sun Rises
Synopsis
Having dedicated nearly four decades to chronicling the lives of Canada's First Nations, Alanis Obomsawin returns to the village where she was raised to tell her own people's history of prosperity, displacement, endurance, and revitalization.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alanis Obomsawin
- Screenplay & Story
- Alanis Obomsawin
- Original Title
- Waban-Aki: People from Where the Sun Rises
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alanis Obomsawin
Alanis Obomsawin
Alanis Obomsawin
Department Leadership Roster
Alanis Obomsawin
Director
Alanis Obomsawin
Writer
Alanis Obomsawin
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Waban-Aki: People from Where the Sun Rises
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What is Waban-Aki: People from Where the Sun Rises about?
Having dedicated nearly four decades to chronicling the lives of Canada's First Nations, Alanis Obomsawin returns to the village where she was raised to tell her own people's history of prosperity, displacement, endurance, and revitalization.
Who directed Waban-Aki: People from Where the Sun Rises?
Waban-Aki: People from Where the Sun Rises was directed by Alanis Obomsawin.
Who stars in Waban-Aki: People from Where the Sun Rises?
The principal cast of Waban-Aki: People from Where the Sun Rises includes Not specified.
When was Waban-Aki: People from Where the Sun Rises released and how long is it?
Waban-Aki: People from Where the Sun Rises was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.