Walking Is Medicine
Synopsis
The Nishiyuu walkers made the trek from Whapmagoostui in Quebec to Ottawa, a 1,600-kilometre journey whose roots date back millennia. At the heart of legendary director Alanis Obomsawin’s latest short documentary, her 51st film in 50 years of filmmaking, is the idea of walking as activism, as well as a symbol of decolonization and an embrace of the traditional.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Alanis Obomsawin
- Original Score
- Alain Auger
- Original Title
- Walking Is Medicine
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 5m
- Production Studios
- CBC, ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alanis Obomsawin
Alain Auger
René Sioui Labelle
Alison Burns
Alanis Obomsawin
Department Leadership Roster
Alison Burns
Editor
Alanis Obomsawin
Producer
Alanis Obomsawin
Director
René Sioui Labelle
Director of Photography
Alain Auger
Original Music Composer
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for Walking Is Medicine.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Walking Is Medicine
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What is Walking Is Medicine about?
The Nishiyuu walkers made the trek from Whapmagoostui in Quebec to Ottawa, a 1,600-kilometre journey whose roots date back millennia. At the heart of legendary director Alanis Obomsawin’s latest short documentary, her 51st film in 50 years of filmmaking, is the idea of walking as activism, as well as a symbol of decolonization and an embrace of the traditional.
Who directed Walking Is Medicine?
Walking Is Medicine was directed by Alanis Obomsawin.
Who stars in Walking Is Medicine?
The principal cast of Walking Is Medicine includes Alanis Obomsawin.
When was Walking Is Medicine released and how long is it?
Walking Is Medicine was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 5m.
Who composed the musical score for Walking Is Medicine?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Walking Is Medicine was composed by Alain Auger.