Mother of Many Children
Synopsis
This film is an album of Native womanhood, portraying a proud matriarchal society that for centuries has been pressured to adopt different standards and customs. All of the women featured share a belief in the importance of tradition as a source of strength in the face of change.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alanis Obomsawin
- Screenplay & Story
- Alanis Obomsawin
- Original Title
- Mother of Many Children
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alanis Obomsawin
Alanis Obomsawin
Alanis Obomsawin
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Alanis Obomsawin
Director
Alanis Obomsawin
Writer
Alanis Obomsawin
Producer
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What is Mother of Many Children about?
This film is an album of Native womanhood, portraying a proud matriarchal society that for centuries has been pressured to adopt different standards and customs. All of the women featured share a belief in the importance of tradition as a source of strength in the face of change.
Who directed Mother of Many Children?
Mother of Many Children was directed by Alanis Obomsawin.
Who stars in Mother of Many Children?
The principal cast of Mother of Many Children includes Alanis Obomsawin.
When was Mother of Many Children released and how long is it?
Mother of Many Children was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 58m.