This Riel Business
Synopsis
This documentary short is a cinematic recording of Tales from a Prairie Drifter, a stage comedy about the North-West Resistance during the opening of the Canadian West. Highlighting the roles of Louis Riel, the Resistance leader, prime minister Sir John A. Macdonald and General Middleton, who was sent to quell the uprising, the play defines the First nations and Métis cause more succinctly than many history books. Here, the play is performed by the Regina Globe Theatre before and Indigineous audience of First Nations and Métis, whose reactions are recorded.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ian McLaren
- Original Score
- Bruce Mackay
- Original Title
- This Riel Business
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 27m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ian McLaren
Bruce Mackay
Douglas Kiefer
Bruce Mackay
John N. Smith, Ian McLaren
Department Leadership Roster
Bruce Mackay
Editor
Douglas Kiefer
Director of Photography
Ian McLaren
Director
Ian McLaren
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for This Riel Business.
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Frequently Asked Questions About This Riel Business
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What is This Riel Business about?
This documentary short is a cinematic recording of Tales from a Prairie Drifter, a stage comedy about the North-West Resistance during the opening of the Canadian West. Highlighting the roles of Louis Riel, the Resistance leader, prime minister Sir John A. Macdonald and General Middleton, who was sent to quell the uprising, the play defines the First nations and Métis cause more succinctly than many history books. Here, the play is performed by the Regina Globe Theatre before and Indigineous audience of First Nations and Métis, whose reactions are recorded.
Who directed This Riel Business?
This Riel Business was directed by Ian McLaren.
Who stars in This Riel Business?
The principal cast of This Riel Business includes Not specified.
When was This Riel Business released and how long is it?
This Riel Business was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 27m.
Who composed the musical score for This Riel Business?
The original motion picture soundtrack for This Riel Business was composed by Bruce Mackay.