Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child
Overview
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.
About Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child (1986)
Released in 1986, Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child is a documentary film from ONF | NFB (Canada). It was directed by Alanis Obomsawin and written by Alanis Obomsawin. The cast is led by Cory Swan, Pauline Kerik, Betty Smith and Leslie Miller. With a runtime of 29m, the film averages 8.0/10 across 1 TMDB ratings.
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