Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child (1986)

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.

Released

1986-01-01

Genres

Documentary

Runtime

29 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Alanis Obomsawin

TMDB rating

8.0/10 from 1 votes