Alanis Obomsawin

Actor, Director, Writer, Producer, Composer

August 31, 1932 (93 years)
Alanis Obomsawin, OC (born August 31, 1932) is a Canadian filmmaker of Abenaki descent. Born in New Hampshire, and raised primarily in Quebec, she has produced and directed many National Film Board of Canada documentaries on First Nations culture and history.

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Known For

  • Kanehsatake: 270 Years of Resistance
    Kanehsatake: 270 Years of Resistance1993
  • Incident at Restigouche
    Incident at Restigouche1984
  • Rocks at Whiskey Trench
    Rocks at Whiskey Trench2000
  • Jordan River Anderson, the Messenger
    Jordan River Anderson, the Messenger2019
  • My Name Is Kahentiiosta
    My Name Is Kahentiiosta1995
  • Is the Crown at War with Us?
    Is the Crown at War with Us?2002
  • Christmas at Moose Factory
    Christmas at Moose Factory1971
  • Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child
    Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child1986
  • The People of the Kattawapiskak River
    The People of the Kattawapiskak River2012
  • Our People Will Be Healed
    Our People Will Be Healed2017
  • Trick or Treaty?
    Trick or Treaty?2014
  • The Hoarder
    The Hoarder1969
  • Mother of Many Children
    Mother of Many Children1977
  • Spudwrench
    Spudwrench1998
  • Hi-Ho Mistahey!
    Hi-Ho Mistahey!2013
  • Gene Boy Came Home
    Gene Boy Came Home2007
  • Waban-aki: People from Where the Sun Rises
    Waban-aki: People from Where the Sun Rises2006
  • Amisk
    Amisk1977
  • Professor Norman Cornett
    Professor Norman Cornett2009
  • We Can't Make the Same Mistake Twice
    We Can't Make the Same Mistake Twice2016

Filmography

2024
Simply Johanne · as Self
2022
Bill Reid Remembers · as Self - Narrator (voice)
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
La Part du diable · as Self (archive Footage)
2012
2008
2008
Dream Magic · as Self
2007
2004
Tout le monde en parle (QC) · as Self - Documentariste
2003
L'invitation aux images · as Self (participation Spéciale)
2001
Short circuit · as Self
2000
Rocks at Whiskey Trench · as Self - Narrator (voice)
1985
American Masters · as Self - Contributor
1975
Our Dear Sisters · as Self
1963
Telescope · as Self

2024
2023
Bones of Crows · as Indigenous Director
2022
Bones of Crows · as Trc Film Director
2019
2017
Walking is Medicine · as Narrator
2016
2014
Trick or Treaty? · as Narrator
2013
Hi-Ho Mistahey! · as Narration
2012
2010
Waseteg · as Narrator
2009
2003
Our Nationhood · as Narration
2002
Is the Crown at War with Us? · as Narrator (voice)
1993
1991
Heritage Minutes · as Narrator
1984
1980
1977
Mother of Many Children · as Narrator (voice)
1977
1975
Eliza's Horoscope · as Indian Maiden
1971
Christmas at Moose Factory · as Narrator (voice)

1981
Luna, Luna, Luna · as Composer
1969

2022
Bill Reid Remembers · as Location Sound Recordist
2022
Bill Reid Remembers · as Researcher
2014
Trick or Treaty? · as Researcher
2003
Our Nationhood · as Director Of Photography
1988
No Address · as Written By
1980