Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child (1986): Cast
Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child is a 1986 documentary directed by Alanis Obomsawin, starring Betty Smith as Foster Mother, Leslie Miller and Pauline Kerik. It runs 29 minutes.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 29 min
- Director
- Alanis Obomsawin
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- ONF | NFB
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child About?
The premise of Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child without spoilers.
The documentary honors Richard Cardinal, a Métis teen who took his own life in 1984. Removed from his family at four, he spent his brief 17 years shuffled among 28 foster, group and shelter homes across Alberta. A thoughtful, articulate young man, he left a diary that guides the film’s intimate storytelling.
Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- title directed by female
- independent film
Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child Cast & Characters
Betty Smith leads the cast as Foster Mother, with Leslie Miller as Foster Father and Pauline Kerik as Social Worker. Directed by Alanis Obomsawin; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Alanis Obomsawin
- Betty Smith as Foster Mother
- Leslie Miller as Foster Father
- Pauline Kerik as Social Worker
- Cory Swan as Richard as a Young Boy
More from Alanis Obomsawin
More films directed by Alanis Obomsawin: When All the Leaves Are Gone, Gene Boy Came Home, Xusum and The Canoe.
Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child Also Known As
Also known as “Richard Cardinal: Le cri d'un enfant métis”.
- Also known as
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- Richard Cardinal: Le cri d'un enfant métis
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Movies Like Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Foster Child, You Cried: Let Me Go and Finding Dawn.
Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child?
Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child runs 29 minutes.
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 in 1986.
Who directed Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child?
Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child was directed by Alanis Obomsawin.
More films by Alanis Obomsawin Who is in the cast of Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child?
Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child stars Betty Smith as Foster Mother, Leslie Miller as Foster Father and Pauline Kerik as Social Worker, among 4 credited actors.
Does Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child have a post-credit scene?
No. Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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