The Road Forward (2017): Cast
The Road Forward is a 2017 music documentary directed by Marie Clements, starring Chief Leonard George as Native Voice Stringer (as Leonard George), Wayne Lavallee and Corey Payette. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 41m (101 min)
- Director
- Marie Clements
- Genres
- Documentary , Music
- Original language
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English - Studio
- ONF | NFB
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Road Forward About?
The premise of The Road Forward without spoilers.
This documentary explores a crucial period in Canadian civil rights history, focusing on the rise of Indian Nationalism in the 1930s and its lasting impact on First Nations activism. Through interviews and vibrant musical performances, it reveals how the small Native Brotherhood and Sisterhood movement evolved into a powerful national voice for change. Visually striking and featuring a blend of soaring vocals, blues, rock, and traditional beats, the film connects the past and present in a compelling and inspiring way.
The Road Forward Cast & Characters
Chief Leonard George leads the cast as Native Voice Stringer (as Leonard George), with Wayne Lavallee as Native Voice Stringer / Guitar Player / Singer / Self and Corey Payette as Native Voice Stringer / Singer & Hand Drummer / Self. Directed by Marie Clements; 48 actors are credited in all.
- Director Marie Clements
- Chief Leonard George as Native Voice Stringer (as Leonard George)
- Wayne Lavallee as Native Voice Stringer / Guitar Player / Singer / Self
- Corey Payette as Native Voice Stringer / Singer & Hand Drummer / Self
- Jeremy James Lavallee as Native Voice Stringer / Fiddle Player / Singer / Self
Also Starring in The Road Forward
· 44 more- Ronnie Dean Harris Native Voice Stringer / George Manuel / Singer / Self
- Russell Wallace Native Voice Stringer / Choir Singer / Hand Drummer / Self
- Murray Porter Native Voice Stringer / Keyboard Player / Singer / Self
- Stephen E. Miller Tom Hurley
- Patti Allan Maisie Hurley
- Bill Croft Hotel Manager (as William J Croft)
- Michelle St. John Mother / Singer / Self
- Thomas Berger Themselves
- Edwin Newman Themselves
- Imajyn Cardinal Daughter
- Cheri Maracle Mother / Singer / Self
- Ashley Wilson Themselves
- Evan Leslie Adams Ed Nahanee
- Latash Maurice Nahanee Native Voice Stringer / Singer & Hand Drummer / Self
- Glen Andrew Brkich Husband
- Amber Georgeson Daughter
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- Kimowin Lavallee Daughter
- Joseph Patrick Keating Restaurant Manager
- Shakti Hayes Choir Singer / Singer / Self
- Makwa Kewistep Young Boy
- Pawaken Koostachin-Chakasim Young Boy
- Delhia Nahanee Choir Singer / Singer / Self
- Shekayah Lynn Silvey Young Girl
- Jennifer Elizabeth Kreisberg Mourning Mother / Singer / Self
- Doreen Manuel Themselves
- Richard E. Brown Singer & Drummer / Self
- Shamantsut Amanda Nahanee Singer / Self
- Marissa Nahanee Singer / Self
- Henry Clifton Themselves
- Vera Newman Themselves
- Karen Jeffrey Themselves
- Moira Movanna Themselves
- Vicki Lynne George Themselves
- Lorna Williams Themselves
- Shelby-Lynn Davis Themselves
- Marion Erickson Themselves
- Stephanie Erickson Themselves
- Morgan George Themselves
- Karista Olson Themselves
- Lorretta J. Pelletier Themselves
- Joan B. Sutherland Themselves
- Jody Thomas Themselves
- Martha Wilson Themselves
- Bonnie Wisla Themselves
More from Marie Clements
More films directed by Marie Clements: Bones of Crows and Red Snow.
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The Road Forward FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Road Forward, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Road Forward?
The Road Forward runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was The Road Forward released?
The Road Forward was released on April 30, 2017.
Who directed The Road Forward?
The Road Forward was directed by Marie Clements.
More films by Marie Clements Who is in the cast of The Road Forward?
The Road Forward stars Chief Leonard George as Native Voice Stringer (as Leonard George), Wayne Lavallee as Native Voice Stringer / Guitar Player / Singer / Self and Corey Payette as Native Voice Stringer / Singer & Hand Drummer / Self, among 48 credited actors.
Does The Road Forward have a post-credit scene?
No. The Road Forward has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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