Spudwrench - Kahnawake Man
Synopsis
This documentary by acclaimed filmmaker Alanis Obomsawin introduces us to Randy Horne, a high steel worker from the Mohawk community of Kahnawake, near Montreal. As a defender of his people's culture and traditions, he was known as "Spudwrench" during the 1990 Oka crisis. Offering a unique look behind the barricades at one man's impassioned defence of sacred territory, the film is both a portrait of Horne and the generations of daring Mohawk construction workers that have preceded him.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alanis Obomsawin
- Screenplay & Story
- Alanis Obomsawin
- Original Title
- Spudwrench - Kahnawake Man
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alanis Obomsawin
Alanis Obomsawin
Donna Read
Alanis Obomsawin, Don Haig
Department Leadership Roster
Alanis Obomsawin
Director
Alanis Obomsawin
Writer
Donna Read
Editor
Alanis Obomsawin
Producer
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What is Spudwrench - Kahnawake Man about?
This documentary by acclaimed filmmaker Alanis Obomsawin introduces us to Randy Horne, a high steel worker from the Mohawk community of Kahnawake, near Montreal. As a defender of his people's culture and traditions, he was known as "Spudwrench" during the 1990 Oka crisis. Offering a unique look behind the barricades at one man's impassioned defence of sacred territory, the film is both a portrait of Horne and the generations of daring Mohawk construction workers that have preceded him.
Who directed Spudwrench - Kahnawake Man?
Spudwrench - Kahnawake Man was directed by Alanis Obomsawin.
Who stars in Spudwrench - Kahnawake Man?
The principal cast of Spudwrench - Kahnawake Man includes Not specified.
When was Spudwrench - Kahnawake Man released and how long is it?
Spudwrench - Kahnawake Man was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 58m.