This short documentary is a moving tribute to Richard Cardinal, a Métis adolescent who committed suicide in 1984. Taken from his home at the age of 4 due to family problems, he spent the rest of his 17 short years moving in and out of 28 foster homes, group homes and shelters in Alberta. A sensitive, articulate young man, Richard Cardinal left behind a diary upon which this film is based.
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- Released
- Production
- ONF | NFB
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Top Cast
Cory Swan as Richard as a Young Boy
Pauline Kerik as Social Worker
Betty Smith as Foster Mother
Leslie Miller as Foster Father
Top Crew
Alanis Obomsawin · Director, Writer
Roger Rochat · Cinematographer
Rita Roy · Editor
Marrin Canell · Producer
Robert Verrall · Producer
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