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Against the Grain – The Legacy of the Indian Residential School System

Genre

Documentary

Directed By

Curtis Mandeville

Date: Jan 2009
Length: 00:23:35
Process: Colour
Country: Canada
Language: English
Sound Format: Dialogue
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Synopsis

This film explores the legacy of the Indian Residential School system by looking at its history, present conditions and hopes for the future. It focuses on the varying social and political challenges facing former students, their families and communities, and highlights various attempts to cope and overcome the impacts.

Tags

Aboriginal, assimilation, family, government, history, kids, legacy, residential school

Credits

Director
Curtis Mandeville
Writer
Curtis Mandeville
Producer
Curtis Mandeville, Eileen McCord

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