The Oka Legacy
Synopsis
The Oka Legacy is a POV documentary that explores how the Oka Crisis has influenced Indigenous identity in Canada. In the summer of 1990, all eyes were on the small town of Oka, Quebec. Triggered by plans to expand a golf course on ancestral land, it was a standoff between the Mohawk people of Kanehsatake, the police and eventually the army. The Oka Crisis lasted 78 days and drew worldwide attention. The standoff had a profound impact on Indigenous peoples in Canada setting the tone for Indigenous resistance throughout the ‘90s.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sonia Bonspille Boileau
- Screenplay & Story
- Sonia Bonspille Boileau
- Original Title
- The Oka Legacy
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Release Date
- 01/01/2015
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 45m
- Production Studios
- Rezolution Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sonia Bonspille Boileau
Sonia Bonspille Boileau
Catherine Bainbridge, Christina Fon, Linda Ludwick, Lisa M. Roth, Ernest Webb
Department Leadership Roster
Sonia Bonspille Boileau
Director
Sonia Bonspille Boileau
Writer
Catherine Bainbridge
Producer
Christina Fon
Producer
Linda Ludwick
Producer
Lisa M. Roth
Producer
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What is The Oka Legacy about?
The Oka Legacy is a POV documentary that explores how the Oka Crisis has influenced Indigenous identity in Canada. In the summer of 1990, all eyes were on the small town of Oka, Quebec. Triggered by plans to expand a golf course on ancestral land, it was a standoff between the Mohawk people of Kanehsatake, the police and eventually the army. The Oka Crisis lasted 78 days and drew worldwide attention. The standoff had a profound impact on Indigenous peoples in Canada setting the tone for Indigenous resistance throughout the ‘90s.
Who directed The Oka Legacy?
The Oka Legacy was directed by Sonia Bonspille Boileau.
Who stars in The Oka Legacy?
The principal cast of The Oka Legacy includes Not specified.
When was The Oka Legacy released and how long is it?
The Oka Legacy was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 45m.