The NFB is committed to respecting your privacy

We use cookies to ensure that our site works efficiently, as well as for advertising purposes.

If you do not wish to have your information used in this way, you can modify your browser settings before continuing your visit.

Learn more
Skip to content Accessibility

Red Path

This short documentary tells the story of Tony Chachai, a young Indigenous man in search of his identity. Moved by the desire to reconnect with his Atikamekw roots, he delivers a touching testimony on the journey that brought him closer to his family and community. On the verge of becoming a father himself, he becomes increasingly aware of the richness of his heritage and celebrates it by dancing in a powwow. This film was produced as part of Tremplin NIKANIK, a competition for francophone First Nations filmmakers in Quebec.
Your rental expires on
None
You've already purchased this film.
Download it from My purchases.

Details

This short documentary tells the story of Tony Chachai, a young Indigenous man in search of his identity. Moved by the desire to reconnect with his Atikamekw roots, he delivers a touching testimony on the journey that brought him closer to his family and community. On the verge of becoming a father himself, he becomes increasingly aware of the richness of his heritage and celebrates it by dancing in a powwow. This film was produced as part of Tremplin NIKANIK, a competition for francophone First Nations filmmakers in Quebec.

Indigenous Peoples in Canada (First Nations and Métis) All subjects
Short Docs All channels
Indigenous Cinema
  • participation
    Tony Chachai
    Ronny Chachai
  • writer
    Thérèse Ottawa
  • director
    Thérèse Ottawa
  • producer
    Johanne Bergeron
  • directing consultant
    Rachel-Alouki Labbé
  • cinematographer
    Sébastien Gros
  • location sound
    Sylvain Vary
  • production assistant
    Orania Gros-Louis
  • editor
    Aube Foglia
  • digital editing technician
    Pierre Dupont
    Isabelle Painchaud
    Patrick Trahan
  • online editing
    Serge Verreault
    Nicolas Ottawa
  • graphic design
    Mélanie Bouchard
  • titles
    Mélanie Bouchard
  • sound editing
    Simon Gervais
  • assistant sound editor
    Melodie Lachapelle
  • foley
    Alexis Farand
  • foley recording
    Geoffrey Mitchell
  • re-recording
    Serge Boivin
  • subtitling
    Zoé Major
    Leah Kosatsky
  • marketing manager
    François Jacques
  • marketing assistant
    Theodora Kolovos
  • program administrator
    Sia Koukoulas
  • production coordinator
    Hélène Regimbal
    Chinda Phommarinh
  • administrative assistant
    Larissa Christoforo
  • technical coordinator
    Mira Mailhot
  • executive director
    Monika Ille
  • line production
    Rachel-Alouki Labbé
  • executive producer
    Colette Loumède

Education

Ages 12 to 18

Mini-Lessons

Mini-Lesson - Red Path

Notes

This documentary can evoke conversation and deeper understanding of Indigenous identity. Why is it important for foster families to nurture Indigenous cultural ways of being, knowing and doing? Research the Indian Act in relation to banning cultural regalia and dance. Why would the government want to make dance and regalia illegal? What would the long-term effects of this type of cultural repression be? Can the resurgence of Indigenous cultural practices, once outlawed by forced assimilation policies, nurture healing and wellness within individuals, communities and society? Research the significance of a powwow, smudging, eagle feathers, drum songs, and dance styles and regalia. When researching, consider the importance of using an Indigenous source.

More educational content

Red Path
Purchase options
Licence Information
Already paid to see this film?
Licence Information
Download licence details
Personal & Single-Classroom Use

Who it’s for:

Individuals watching for personal use, and parents or teachers wishing to screen a film for a single class in Canada.

What it allows:

  • Private, personal viewing in Canada and worldwide.
  • Screening the film for a single class in Canada.
  • Downloading and watching offline.

What it does not allow:

  • Screenings or events for multiple classes, school boards, or campus-wide events.
  • Community, public or institutional screenings or events.

Bonus materials are not included with the downloaded film.

Institutional Use

Who it's for:

Organizations, government departments, businesses and non-profits. For other institutions seeking licensing options, please contact info@nfb.ca .

What it allows:

  • Internal screenings for employees, members or patrons.
  • Screenings open to the public on the organization’s premises, with no admission fee and outside the commercial cinema circuit.
Looking to host a one-time public screening instead?

Who it's for:

Public libraries, community groups, NGOs and other organizations wishing to host a one-time public screening in Canada with no admission fee.

How to request a screening:

Complete the “Request to screen an NFB film” form.

For any questions, email communityscreenings@nfb.ca.

Streaming restrictions

Films purchased as downloads (DTO) cannot be hosted on a streaming server without prior authorization.

To request permission to add these films to an institutional or educational streaming server, contact info@nfb.ca.