461270
461270

Mother of Many Children

1977-09-18
7.333
en 58m
Documentary
This film is an album of Native womanhood, portraying a proud matriarchal society that for centuries has been pressured to adopt different standards and customs. All of the women featured share a belief in the importance of tradition as a source of strength in the face of change.

Director

Alanis Obomsawin

Writer

Alanis Obomsawin

Producer

Alanis Obomsawin

woman director

Status

Released

Countries

  • Canada

Companies

  • ONF | NFB