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Niigaanibatowaad FrontRunners : a play in two acts
Xwi7xwa Library, University of British Columbia

Video > Film, Play
Contributors
Robinson, Laura.; Lewis, Lori.; Jarvis, Liz.; Laksakla Productions.; Buffalo Gal Pictures (Firm).; National Film Board of Canada.
Description
"Inspired by the stories of the Aboriginal torch runners for the 1967 Pan American Games, this film is about the segregation of the Aboriginal athletes and the despair and abuse suffered in the residential school system. It is a story of survival, hope, reconciliation and a dream for a new beginning."
Language
English

Subjects

Pan American Games

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Alternate Title(s)
FrontRunners : a play in two acts
Holding Library
Xwi7xwa Library, University of British Columbia
Statement of Responsibility
a Laksakla Productions, Laura Robinson and Buffalo Gal Pictures production ; director, Lori Lewis ; writer, Laura Robinson ; producers, Laura Robinson, Lori Lewis, Liz Jarvis.
Edition
Widescreen format.
Publication Information
[Montreal] : National Film Board of Canada
Physical Description
1 videodisc (48 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences 4 3/4 in.
Notes
DVD-R.
In English and Ojibway with English subtitles.
"Based on the play FrontRunners by Laura Robinson."
Originally produced in 2007.
Director of photography, Don Lowe
Editor, John Gurdebeke
Music, James Creasey
Cast: Ron Desmoulins, Thomas ; Derek, Jr. George, Michael ; Lori Lewis, Adult Rose ; Darren M. Felbel, Principal ; Mary Black, Young Rose ; Patrick Bruyère, Mishnomis ; Payton Whitehead, Grandchild ; Ryan McNally, Race Announcer ; Charles Nelson, Drummer ; Jeremiah Spence. Other Runner.
Electronic Location and Access
Also available online (authentication may be required)
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