8.0Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child · 1986
Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child (1986) is a Documentary film directed by Alanis Obomsawin, starring Cory Swan, Pauline Kerik, Betty Smith.
Documentary
8.0Overview
This short documentary is a moving tribute to Richard Cardinal, a Métis adolescent who committed suicide in 1984. Taken from his home at the age of 4 due to family problems, he spent the rest of his 17 short years moving in and out of 28 foster homes, group homes and shelters in Alberta. A sensitive, articulate young man, Richard Cardinal left behind a diary upon which this film is based.
Cast
Cory Swan, Pauline Kerik, Betty Smith, Leslie Miller
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What is "Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child" about?
This short documentary is a moving tribute to Richard Cardinal, a Métis adolescent who committed suicide in 1984. Taken from his home at the age of 4 due to family problems, he spent the rest of his 17 short years moving in and out of 28 foster homes, group homes and shelters in Alberta. A sensitive, articulate young man, Richard Cardinal left behind a diary upon which this film is based.
When was "Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child" released?
Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child was released in 1986.
Who stars in "Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child"?
The cast includes Cory Swan, Pauline Kerik, Betty Smith, Leslie Miller.
