The Road Forward
2017•G•1h 41m•9.0•Released
DocumentaryMusic
The Road Forward is an electrifying musical documentary that connects a pivotal moment in Canada’s civil rights history—the beginnings of Indian Nationalism in the 1930s—with the powerful momentum of First Nations activism today. Interviews and musical sequences describe how a tiny movement, the Native Brotherhood and Sisterhood, grew to become a successful voice for change across the country. Visually stunning, The Road Forward seamlessly connects past and present through superbly produced story-songs with soaring vocals, blues, rock, and traditional beats.
Director
Marie Clements
Writer
Marie Clements
Languages
English
Studio
ONF | NFB
Cast
Evan Leslie Adams
Ed Nahanee
Chief Leonard George
Native Voice Stringer (as Leonard George)
Ronnie Dean Harris
Native Voice Stringer / George Manuel / Singer / Self
Wayne Lavallee
Native Voice Stringer / Guitar Player / Singer / Self
Jeremy James Lavallee
Native Voice Stringer / Fiddle Player / Singer / Self
Stephen E. Miller
Tom Hurley
Latash Maurice Nahanee
Native Voice Stringer / Singer & Hand Drummer / Self
Corey Payette
Native Voice Stringer / Singer & Hand Drummer / Self
Murray Porter
Native Voice Stringer / Keyboard Player / Singer / Self
Russell Wallace
Native Voice Stringer / Choir Singer / Hand Drummer / Self
Patti Allan
Maisie Hurley
Glen Andrew Brkich
Husband
Bill Croft
Hotel Manager (as William J Croft)
Amber Georgeson
Daughter
Kimowin Lavallee
Daughter
Production
Company
ONF | NFB
Producer
Shirley Vercruysse
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