History of Manawan - Part One
“An account of how white civilization has invaded Indian lives, governed their hunting, trapping, and fishing, confined Native peoples to reserves, and made them virtually helpless to pursue the 'old life.'”
Synopsis
“It’s not how it used to be.” The words of Cézar Néwashish resonate throughout this short documentary that explores the history of the Atikamekw community of Manawan, Quebec. Less than a century old in name, Manawan embodies the experiences of so many Indigenous communities across Canada. Where once they practised their customs freely on a vast territory, the arrival of the Europeans would eventually mean the restriction of their cultural practices and confinement to a reserve named Manawan.
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- Director
- Alanis Obomsawin
- Original Title
- History of Manawan - Part One
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- Cree, English
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alanis Obomsawin
Keith Packwood, Alanis Obomsawin
Department Leadership Roster
Alanis Obomsawin
Director
Keith Packwood
Producer
Alanis Obomsawin
Producer
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What is History of Manawan - Part One about?
“It’s not how it used to be.” The words of Cézar Néwashish resonate throughout this short documentary that explores the history of the Atikamekw community of Manawan, Quebec. Less than a century old in name, Manawan embodies the experiences of so many Indigenous communities across Canada. Where once they practised their customs freely on a vast territory, the arrival of the Europeans would eventually mean the restriction of their cultural practices and confinement to a reserve named Manawan.
Who directed History of Manawan - Part One?
History of Manawan - Part One was directed by Alanis Obomsawin.
Who stars in History of Manawan - Part One?
The principal cast of History of Manawan - Part One includes Cezar Newashish.
When was History of Manawan - Part One released and how long is it?
History of Manawan - Part One was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 20m.