Backroads
“The Road to Justice Isn't Always Straight”
Synopsis
A lawyer returns to her Cree reservation to defend her sister against murder charges.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Febio Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 19, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shirley Cheechoo
- Screenplay & Story
- Shirley Cheechoo
- Original Score
- Paul Hartwig, Wendy Blackstone
- Original Title
- Backroads
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- Cree, English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Girls from the Backroads Productions, Off Line Entertainment Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shirley Cheechoo
Shirley Cheechoo
Paul Hartwig, Wendy Blackstone
Henri M. Kessler, Christine K. Walker, Phyllis Ellis, Shirley Cheechoo
Department Leadership Roster
Christine K. Walker
Producer
Paul Rapovski
Stunt Coordinator
Plato Fountidakis
Stunt Coordinator
Phyllis Ellis
Producer
Shirley Cheechoo
Writer
Maureen Sless
Production Design
Shirley Cheechoo
Producer
Shirley Cheechoo
Director
Michelle Martini
Costume Design
Wendy Blackstone
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Backroads
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Backroads about?
A lawyer returns to her Cree reservation to defend her sister against murder charges.
Who directed Backroads?
Backroads was directed by Shirley Cheechoo.
Who stars in Backroads?
The principal cast of Backroads includes Renae Morriseau, Max Martini, Sheila Tousey, Shirley Cheechoo, Greta Cheechoo.
When was Backroads released and how long is it?
Backroads was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Backroads?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Backroads was composed by Paul Hartwig, Wendy Blackstone.