Puberty - Part 1
Synopsis
An intimate portrait of Marie Leo, a Sto:lo woman who was adopted into a Líl̓wat family as a baby. Marie’s gentle narrative of her remarkable early childhood demonstrates a deep connection to culture, land and family that continues to endure. This short is part of the L’il’wata series. In the early 1970s, at the outset of her documentary career, Alanis Obomsawin visited the Líl̓wat Nation, an Interior Salish First Nation in British Columbia, and created a series of shorts that provide personal narratives about Líl̓wat culture, histories and knowledge.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alanis Obomsawin
- Original Title
- Puberty - Part 1
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 14m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alanis Obomsawin
Department Leadership Roster
Alanis Obomsawin
Director
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What is Puberty - Part 1 about?
An intimate portrait of Marie Leo, a Sto:lo woman who was adopted into a Líl̓wat family as a baby. Marie’s gentle narrative of her remarkable early childhood demonstrates a deep connection to culture, land and family that continues to endure. This short is part of the L’il’wata series. In the early 1970s, at the outset of her documentary career, Alanis Obomsawin visited the Líl̓wat Nation, an Interior Salish First Nation in British Columbia, and created a series of shorts that provide personal narratives about Líl̓wat culture, histories and knowledge.
Who directed Puberty - Part 1?
Puberty - Part 1 was directed by Alanis Obomsawin.
Who stars in Puberty - Part 1?
The principal cast of Puberty - Part 1 includes Not specified.
When was Puberty - Part 1 released and how long is it?
Puberty - Part 1 was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 14m.