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The Other Side of the Ledger: An Indian View of the Hudson’s Bay Company (1972): Cast

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The Other Side of the Ledger: An Indian View of the Hudson’s Bay Company is a 1972 documentary directed by Willie Dunn and Martin Defalco, starring George Manuel as Narrator. It runs 42 minutes.

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The Other Side of the Ledger: An Indian View of the Hudson’s Bay Company (1972) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
42 min
Directors
Willie Dunn and Martin Defalco
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Other Side of the Ledger: An Indian View of the Hudson’s Bay Company About?

The premise of The Other Side of the Ledger: An Indian View of the Hudson’s Bay Company without spoilers.

The film, narrated by George Manuel, president of the National Indian Brotherhood, documents Indigenous and Métis perspectives on the Hudson’s Bay Company’s 300th‑anniversary celebrations. While royalty such as Queen Elizabeth II attended the official festivities, the documentary reveals the disappointment and hardships endured by the Indian and Métis communities whose lives were bound to the Company’s trading posts.

The Other Side of the Ledger: An Indian View of the Hudson’s Bay Company Themes & Keywords

· 44 tags
  • indigenous people
  • hudson bay
  • welfare payment
  • treaty
  • trapping
  • tradition
  • trading post
  • trade
  • stolen land
  • social problem
  • small business
  • poverty
+32 more
  • post office
  • oppression
  • native american
  • native american rights
  • money
  • manager
  • low earning
  • loss of dignity
  • life expectancy
  • indian reservation
  • indian removal
  • indian chief
  • hunting
  • high prices
  • handout
  • fur trapping
  • fur trade
  • fur company
  • fur coat
  • fish
  • fishing
  • exploitation
  • economic power
  • department store
  • debt
  • deal
  • credit
  • control
  • choice
  • big business
  • beaver
  • anger
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Cast & crew

The Other Side of the Ledger: An Indian View of the Hudson’s Bay Company Cast & Characters

George Manuel plays Narrator in The Other Side of the Ledger: An Indian View of the Hudson’s Bay Company. Directed by Willie Dunn and Martin Defalco.

From the directors

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One more film directed by Willie Dunn and Martin Defalco: Cold Journey.

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The Other Side of the Ledger: An Indian View of the Hudson’s Bay Company FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Other Side of the Ledger: An Indian View of the Hudson’s Bay Company, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Other Side of the Ledger: An Indian View of the Hudson’s Bay Company?

The Other Side of the Ledger: An Indian View of the Hudson’s Bay Company runs 42 minutes.

When was The Other Side of the Ledger: An Indian View of the Hudson’s Bay Company released?

The Other Side of the Ledger: An Indian View of the Hudson’s Bay Company was released in 1972.

Who directed The Other Side of the Ledger: An Indian View of the Hudson’s Bay Company?

The Other Side of the Ledger: An Indian View of the Hudson’s Bay Company was directed by Willie Dunn and Martin Defalco.

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Who is in the cast of The Other Side of the Ledger: An Indian View of the Hudson’s Bay Company?

The Other Side of the Ledger: An Indian View of the Hudson’s Bay Company stars George Manuel as Narrator.

Does The Other Side of the Ledger: An Indian View of the Hudson’s Bay Company have a post-credit scene?

No. The Other Side of the Ledger: An Indian View of the Hudson’s Bay Company has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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