The Red Dress
Synopsis
Kelly is a Métis man without treaty or hunting rights, struggling to sustain his traditional life. His daughter Theresa longs for a red dress from France that she believes will give her power and strength, as the bear claw once did for her great-grandfather Muskwa. When Theresa escapes an assault and Kelly turns his back on his daughter, he realizes that he must reconnect with his culture in order to make things right. Today, the red dress is a powerful symbol recognizing over 1000 missing and murdered Indigenous women in Canada.
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January 1, 1978
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael J.F. Scott
- Original Score
- Roger Deegan
- Original Title
- The Red Dress
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 27m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael J.F. Scott
Roger Deegan
David De Volpi
Anne Wheeler
Dieter Nachtigall, Roman Kroitor, Vladimír Valenta
Department Leadership Roster
Michael J.F. Scott
Director
Anne Wheeler
Editor
David De Volpi
Director of Photography
Vladimír Valenta
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Red Dress
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What is The Red Dress about?
Kelly is a Métis man without treaty or hunting rights, struggling to sustain his traditional life. His daughter Theresa longs for a red dress from France that she believes will give her power and strength, as the bear claw once did for her great-grandfather Muskwa. When Theresa escapes an assault and Kelly turns his back on his daughter, he realizes that he must reconnect with his culture in order to make things right. Today, the red dress is a powerful symbol recognizing over 1000 missing and murdered Indigenous women in Canada.
Who directed The Red Dress?
The Red Dress was directed by Michael J.F. Scott.
Who stars in The Red Dress?
The principal cast of The Red Dress includes Shannon Two Feathers, Abbie Burnstick, Yvonne Lois Lee, Tommy Banks, Sam Sinclair.
When was The Red Dress released and how long is it?
The Red Dress was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 27m.
Who composed the musical score for The Red Dress?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Red Dress was composed by Roger Deegan.