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Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child

8.0(1)198629m0

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.

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    8.0/10

    1 votes

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Language
EN
  • suicide
  • woman director
  • first nations

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  • CanadaCA

    • Theatrical1 Jan 1986

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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 on 1 January 1986.
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Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child is available on Apple TV Store in GB. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
Is there a Hindi trailer for Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child?
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What is the rating of Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child?
Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child holds a 8.0/10 audience score from 1 votes.
Who directed Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child?
Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child (1986) was directed by Alanis Obomsawin.
How long is Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child?
Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child runs for 29m.

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