Our Dear Sisters
Synopsis
Alanis Obomsawin, a North American Indian who earns her living by singing and making films, is the mother of an adopted child. She talks about her life, her people, and her responsibilities as a single parent. Her observations shake some of our cultural assumptions.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kathleen Shannon
- Original Title
- Our Dear Sisters
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 14m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kathleen Shannon
Joan Hutton, Robert Nichol
Donna Nichol
Kathleen Shannon, Len Chatwin
Department Leadership Roster
Kathleen Shannon
Producer
Donna Nichol
Editor
Kathleen Shannon
Director
Joan Hutton
Director of Photography
Robert Nichol
Director of Photography
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What is Our Dear Sisters about?
Alanis Obomsawin, a North American Indian who earns her living by singing and making films, is the mother of an adopted child. She talks about her life, her people, and her responsibilities as a single parent. Her observations shake some of our cultural assumptions.
Who directed Our Dear Sisters?
Our Dear Sisters was directed by Kathleen Shannon.
Who stars in Our Dear Sisters?
The principal cast of Our Dear Sisters includes Alanis Obomsawin.
When was Our Dear Sisters released and how long is it?
Our Dear Sisters was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 14m.