Jordan River Anderson, The Messenger
Synopsis
The story of a young boy forced to spend all five years of his short life in hospital while the federal and provincial governments argued over which was responsible for his care, as well as the long struggle of Indigenous activists to force the Canadian government to enforce “Jordan’s Principle” — the promise that no First Nations children would experience inequitable access to government-funded services again.
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JORDAN RIVER ANDERSON, THE MESSENGER Clip | TIFF 2019
Type: Clip • Published 2019-07-31
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alanis Obomsawin
- Screenplay & Story
- Alanis Obomsawin
- Original Score
- Lauren Bélec, Michel Dubeau
- Original Title
- Jordan River Anderson, The Messenger
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- Cree, English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alanis Obomsawin
Alanis Obomsawin
Lauren Bélec, Michel Dubeau
Alison Burns
Annette Clarke, Alanis Obomsawin
Department Leadership Roster
Alanis Obomsawin
Director
Alison Burns
Editor
Alanis Obomsawin
Writer
Alanis Obomsawin
Producer
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General — Suitable for all ages.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jordan River Anderson, The Messenger
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What is Jordan River Anderson, The Messenger about?
The story of a young boy forced to spend all five years of his short life in hospital while the federal and provincial governments argued over which was responsible for his care, as well as the long struggle of Indigenous activists to force the Canadian government to enforce “Jordan’s Principle” — the promise that no First Nations children would experience inequitable access to government-funded services again.
Who directed Jordan River Anderson, The Messenger?
Jordan River Anderson, The Messenger was directed by Alanis Obomsawin.
Who stars in Jordan River Anderson, The Messenger?
The principal cast of Jordan River Anderson, The Messenger includes Alanis Obomsawin, Jordan River Anderson, Cindy Blackstock, Ernest Anderson, Stefanie Wiens.
When was Jordan River Anderson, The Messenger released and how long is it?
Jordan River Anderson, The Messenger was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for Jordan River Anderson, The Messenger?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jordan River Anderson, The Messenger was composed by Lauren Bélec, Michel Dubeau.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Jordan River Anderson, The Messenger?
Jordan River Anderson, The Messenger holds official age classifications: CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.).