10. Alanis Obomsawin: Our First Lady of Cinema

Alanis Obomsawin (Abenaki) is one of the most distinguished and honoured documentary filmmakers in the world.

In this episode, Alanis tells us stories - stories of her beginnings, her intentions and her hopes, and stories of some of her films. She painstakingly and lovingly weaves her films to find beauty, courage and hope where often there is little. She gives voice to the aspirations and dreams of Indigenous people and demands respect, reason and human decency along with profound social and political change.

Her shockingly powerful and moving portrayal of power and reason run amok, Khanasatake: 270 Years Of Resistance, is an amazing and loving testament to the people of Kahnesatake and to all who continue to resist oppression. She has paved the way, inspiring and opening doors for the next generation of Indigenous storytellers.

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