The Federal Court Hearing
Synopsis
Amid a severe housing crisis that made international headlines in 2011, the federal government imposed third-party management on the Attawapiskat First Nation. In response, the First Nation’s leadership filed a challenge in federal court, claiming the appointment was unreasonable, contrary to law and harmful to community members. Alanis Obomsawin documents the remarkable judicial review that ensued in April 2012 in this companion work to her feature documentary The People of the Kattawapiskak River.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alanis Obomsawin
- Screenplay & Story
- Alanis Obomsawin
- Original Title
- The Federal Court Hearing
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alanis Obomsawin
Alanis Obomsawin
Alanis Obomsawin
Department Leadership Roster
Alanis Obomsawin
Producer
Alanis Obomsawin
Director
Alanis Obomsawin
Writer
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What is The Federal Court Hearing about?
Amid a severe housing crisis that made international headlines in 2011, the federal government imposed third-party management on the Attawapiskat First Nation. In response, the First Nation’s leadership filed a challenge in federal court, claiming the appointment was unreasonable, contrary to law and harmful to community members. Alanis Obomsawin documents the remarkable judicial review that ensued in April 2012 in this companion work to her feature documentary The People of the Kattawapiskak River.
Who directed The Federal Court Hearing?
The Federal Court Hearing was directed by Alanis Obomsawin.
Who stars in The Federal Court Hearing?
The principal cast of The Federal Court Hearing includes Not specified.
When was The Federal Court Hearing released and how long is it?
The Federal Court Hearing was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 20m.