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Historical documentary

Killing the Indian in the Child (2021): Cast

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Killing the Indian in the Child is a 2021 historical documentary starring Justin Trudeau, Edmund Metatawabin and Mike Metatawabin. It runs 1 hour 13 minutes.

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Killing the Indian in the Child (2021) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 13m (73 min)
Genres
Documentary , History
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Killing the Indian in the Child About?

The premise of Killing the Indian in the Child without spoilers.

The Indian Act of 1876 in Canada led to the marginalization of Aboriginal peoples, separating them from the wider population and confining them to reservations. This legislation aimed to control their traditional way of life and resources. Thousands of children were forcibly removed from their families and placed in Christian institutions as part of a cultural assimilation program, an event that continues to have profound repercussions on Canadian society.

Killing the Indian in the Child Themes & Keywords

· 36 tags
  • first nations
  • indigenous people
  • indigenous canadian
  • cultural genocide
  • residential school
  • sexual abuse of minor
  • sexually abused children
  • abused children
  • discrimination
  • native inhabitants
  • native canadian
  • ethnic minority
+24 more
  • indigenous american
  • indigenous peoples in canada
  • indian reservation
  • alcohol abuse
  • femicide
  • abuse of women
  • murder of a woman
  • unsolved murder
  • investigation failure
  • racist police
  • fight for justice
  • indigenous activism
  • abuse
  • cruelty
  • violence
  • torture
  • racism
  • native
  • ontario
  • thunder bay ontario canada
  • canada
  • snow
  • winter
  • female rape victim
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Cast & crew

Killing the Indian in the Child Cast

Justin Trudeau leads the cast, with Edmund Metatawabin and Mike Metatawabin.

Also Starring in Killing the Indian in the Child

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Killing the Indian in the Child Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Matar al indio en el niño: abusos a los indígenas de Canadá” and “Zabić w dziecku Indianina: wykorzystywanie dzieci Pierwszych Narodów w Kanadzie”.

Also known as
  • Matar al indio en el niño: abusos a los indígenas de Canadá
  • Zabić w dziecku Indianina: wykorzystywanie dzieci Pierwszych Narodów w Kanadzie
  • Uccidi il nativo che è in ogni bambino: Canada, un genocidio culturale
  • Tuer l'indien dans le cœur de l'enfant
  • Misshandelt und umerzogen - Kanadas First Nations

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Killing the Indian in the Child FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Killing the Indian in the Child, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Killing the Indian in the Child?

Killing the Indian in the Child runs 1 hour 13 minutes (73 minutes).

When was Killing the Indian in the Child released?

Killing the Indian in the Child was released on February 18, 2021.

Who is in the cast of Killing the Indian in the Child?

Killing the Indian in the Child stars Justin Trudeau, Edmund Metatawabin and Mike Metatawabin, among 5 credited actors.

Does Killing the Indian in the Child have a post-credit scene?

No. Killing the Indian in the Child has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Killing the Indian in the Child in?

The original language of Killing the Indian in the Child is French.

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