My Name Is Kahentiiosta

1995
7.6| 0h30m| NA| en| More Info
Released: 01 January 1995 Released
Producted By: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Budget: 0
Revenue: 0
Official Website: http://www.nfb.ca/film/my_name_is_kahentiiosta
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This documentary short by Alanis Obomsawin tells the story of Kahentiiosta, a young Kahnawake Mohawk woman arrested after the Oka Crisis' 78-day armed standoff in 1990. She was detained 4 days longer than the other women. Her crime? The prosecutor representing the Quebec government did not accept her indigenous name.

Genre

Documentary

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Cast

Director

Alanis Obomsawin

Production Companies

ONF | NFB

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My Name Is Kahentiiosta Audience Reviews

Marketic It's no definitive masterpiece but it's damn close.
Breakinger A Brilliant Conflict
Matylda Swan It is a whirlwind of delight --- attractive actors, stunning couture, spectacular sets and outrageous parties.
Scotty Burke It is interesting even when nothing much happens, which is for most of its 3-hour running time. Read full review