Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child (1986)

• Documentary

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.

Rating

8 / 10 (1 votes)

Release date

January 1, 1986

Runtime

29m

Language

English

Director

Alanis Obomsawin

Status

Released