Riel Country
1996
49 min
Coming soon
This documentary from Martin Duckworth features young adults from two distinct Winnipeg neighbourhoods on either side of the Red River who struggle to overcome geographical and cultural barriers. High school students from the predominantly Indigenous North End and their peers from the Francophone district of St. Boniface work together to produce a play on the origins of the Métis. Their collaboration raises questions about how these youths foresee their role and place within their respective communities and how these minority communities co-exist with the predominant culture. The film also tackles issues of intolerance, racism and discrimination.
Details
This documentary from Martin Duckworth features young adults from two distinct Winnipeg neighbourhoods on either side of the Red River who struggle to overcome geographical and cultural barriers. High school students from the predominantly Indigenous North End and their peers from the Francophone district of St. Boniface work together to produce a play on the origins of the Métis.
Their collaboration raises questions about how these youths foresee their role and place within their respective communities and how these minority communities co-exist with the predominant culture. The film also tackles issues of intolerance, racism and discrimination.
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directorMartin Duckworth
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cameraMartin Duckworth
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editingMartin Duckworth
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producerJacques ValléeJoe MacDonald
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soundNorman Dugas
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sound editingAndré Chaput
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sound mixSerge Boivin
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voiceHenri Bergeron
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musicLarry Crosley
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hostNorman Dugas
Education
Ages 14 to 17
Study Guide - Guide 1
Arts Education - Drama
Indigenous Studies - History/Politics
Indigenous Studies - Identity/Society
This film provides insight into the historical importance of Louis Riel while bringing the scope of that importance up to date. Start by asking students to learn more about this political figure. Then ask them to make connections between Riel’s struggle and the situation of the protagonists in the film. Have them develop their own dramatic work, inspired by their research and the play seen in the film, about a social issue that they care about.
