French Man, Native Son
When 16-year-old Jean-Luc Battuz met Lonnie and Theresa Selam's family on the Yakima Reservation in Washington State, he immediately felt he was where he belonged. Over a decade later they would adopt him as their son, and he would move to British Columbia in order to live near them. Though he is white and European, Jean-Luc's affinity with the spiritual values of North American Native cultures drew him into a relationship with the Selam family. French Man, Native Son recounts the unique exchange between Jean-Luc, now 28, and his adoptive parents. He will always retain his original heritage, even while actively participating in the life, responsibilities, and traditions of the family who have welcomed him into their lives.
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French Man, Native Son, Monika Ille, provided by the National Film Board of Canada
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directorMonika Ille
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associate producerGilles Péloquin
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producerColette Blanchard
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cameraRené Sioui Labelle
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soundPhilippe Scultéty
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editingSuzanne Allard
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sound editingRobert Poirier
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re-recordingShelley Craig
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music recordingLouis Hone
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music re-recordingLouis Hone
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musicMartin SavariaAndré Gauthier
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participationJean-Luc BattuzLonnie, Sr. SelamTheresa SelamTracy SelamLoren SelamShelian Selam
