Women in the Shadows

Name: Women in the Shadows
Director: Norma Bailey
Genre: Documentary, History
Released: 1991-01-01
Duration: 56 min
Cast: Christine Welsh, Carmen Roenspiess, Jessica Wallman, David Zelionka, Brenda Knoll

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1991 · 56 min · Documentary · History · TMDB 8.0/10

Overview

Filmed on location in Saskatchewan from the Qu'Appelle Valley to Hudson Bay, the documentary traces the filmmaker's quest for her Native foremothers in spite of the reluctance to speak about Native roots on the part of her relatives. The film articulates Métis women's experience with racism in both current and historical context, and examines the forces that pushed them into the shadows.

Directed by Norma Bailey

Cast

Christine Welsh — Self
Carmen Roenspiess — Grandma Welsh
Jessica Wallman — Child Christine
David Zelionka — Father
Brenda Knoll — Mother