(Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child)

Content: 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.

Countries:

Canada

Genres:

Documentary

Runtime:

29 minutes

Year:

1986

Directors:

Alanis Obomsawin

Production companies:

ONF | NFB

Actors:

Richard as a Young Boy

Social Worker

Foster Mother

Foster Father

Crews:

Writer

Director

Director of Photography

Sound

Executive Producer