Cold Journey
“He was called an apple, Red on the outside White on the inside...”
Synopsis
In this feature drama, a Canadian Indigenous youth attempts to find a place for himself. He faces culture shock as the educational system teaches him to be a white man and tries to find a way of life more meaningful to his Indigenous culture and ancestry.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Martin Defalco
- Screenplay & Story
- David Jones, Martin Defalco
- Original Score
- Eldon Rathburn, Willie Dunn
- Original Title
- Cold Journey
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Martin Defalco
David Jones, Martin Defalco
Eldon Rathburn, Willie Dunn
Tony Ianzelo
Tom Daly, Torben Schioler
George Pearson
Department Leadership Roster
Tony Ianzelo
Director of Photography
David Jones
Writer
Tom Daly
Editor
Torben Schioler
Editor
Martin Defalco
Director
Martin Defalco
Writer
George Pearson
Producer
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BD Release: 1971-1975
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cold Journey
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What is Cold Journey about?
In this feature drama, a Canadian Indigenous youth attempts to find a place for himself. He faces culture shock as the educational system teaches him to be a white man and tries to find a way of life more meaningful to his Indigenous culture and ancestry.
Who directed Cold Journey?
Cold Journey was directed by Martin Defalco.
Who stars in Cold Journey?
The principal cast of Cold Journey includes John Yesno, Buckley Petawabano, Chief Dan George, Willie Dunn, Guy L'Écuyer.
When was Cold Journey released and how long is it?
Cold Journey was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Cold Journey?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cold Journey was composed by Eldon Rathburn, Willie Dunn.