Our Dear Sisters
1975•14m•Released
Documentary
Alanis Obomsawin, a North American Indian who earns her living by singing and making films, is the mother of an adopted child. She talks about her life, her people, and her responsibilities as a single parent. Her observations shake some of our cultural assumptions.
Director
Kathleen Shannon
Studio
ONF | NFB
Cast
Alanis Obomsawin
Self
Production
Company
ONF | NFB
Producer
Kathleen Shannon
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