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Beyond The Shadows

Video
Contributors
Puttkamer, Peter von; Gryphon Productions.; Cariboo Tribal Council (B.C.)
Description
"Documentary about the far-reaching and emotionally devastating effects of residential/boarding schools on native Indians in Canada. Few knew about the sexual and physical abuse at the hands of nuns and priests who ran the institutions. Raises many issues for native Indians and provides tools for dealing with the trauma of the schools within their community."

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Statement of Responsibility
produced by Gryphon Productions Ltd. for the Cariboo Tribal Council ; written, produced & directed by Peter von Puttkamer.
Publication Information
Vancouver B.C. Canada : Gryphon Productions
Physical Description
1 videodisc (28 min.) : sound, colour with black and white sequences 4 3/4 in.
Notes
Originally produced as a videorecording in 1992.
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