Alanis Obomsawin
Directing
Biography
Alanis Obomsawin, OC (born August 31, 1932) is a Canadian filmmaker of Abenaki descent. Born in New Hampshire, and raised primarily in Quebec, she has produced and directed many National Film Board of Canada documentaries on First Nations culture and history.
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Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Alanis Obomsawin
Filmography
Acting (28)
2024
My Friend the Green Horseas Narrator
2023
Bones of Crowsas TRC Film Director
6.8
2022
Bill Reid Remembersas Self - Narrator (voice)
2021
Le grand solsticeas Self
2021
8.0
2019
Jordan River Anderson, The Messengeras Narrator (voice)
8.0
2019
6.7
2018
The Devil's Shareas Self (archive footage)
8.0
2017
Walking Is Medicineas Narrator (voice)
2016
Heritage Minutes: Kenojuak Ashevakas Narrator (voice)
2014
Trick or Treaty?as Narrator
2014
2013
Heritage Minutes: Queenston Heightsas Narrator
2010
Wasetegas Narrator
5.0
2008
Capturing Realityas Self
6.1
2008
Dream Magicas Self
2003
Is the Crown at war with us?as Narrator (voice)
6.6
2000
Rocks at Whiskey Trenchas Self - Narrator (voice)
6.6
1993
Kanehsatake, 270 Years of Resistanceas Narrator (voice)
7.5
1984
Incident at Restigoucheas Narrator
7.3
1980
9.0
1979
8.0
1977
Mother of Many Childrenas Narrator (voice)
8.0
1977
8.5
1975
Our Dear Sistersas Self
1975
Eliza's Horoscopeas Indian Maiden
4.4
1971
Christmas at Moose Factoryas Narrator (voice)
8.0
Production & Directing (128)
2024
My Friend the Green HorseDirector
2024
2024
My Friend the Green HorseProducer
2023
Kattawapiskak Elementary SchoolDirector
2023
Outdoor Art GalleryDirector
2023
Let's Study Treaty No. 5Director
2022
Wabano: The Light of the DayDirector
2022
2022
Upstairs With David AmramDirector
2022
Upstairs With David AmramScenario Writer
2022
Bill Reid RemembersDirector
2022
Bill Reid RemembersWriter
2022
Bill Reid RemembersLocation Sound Recordist
2022
Bill Reid RemembersMusician
2022
Bill Reid RemembersResearcher
2022
Bill Reid RemembersProducer
2021
9.0
2021
9.0
2021
9.0
2021
Mary Two-Axe Earley: I Am Indian AgainVocal Coach
8.0
2021
Don Burnstick In KattawapiskakDirector
2021
Theo Fleury Visits KattawapiskakDirector
2019
8.0
2019
8.0
2019
8.0
2019
Jordan River Anderson, The MessengerResearcher
8.0
2017
Walking Is MedicineDirector
2017
Walking Is MedicineProducer
2017
Our People Will Be HealedDirector
5.7
2016
2014
Trick or Treaty?Director
2014
Trick or Treaty?Writer
2014
Trick or Treaty?Researcher
2013
Hi-Ho Mistahey!Director
6.3
2013
Hi-Ho Mistahey!Writer
6.3
2012
2012
2012
The Federal Court HearingDirector
2012
2012
The Federal Court HearingProducer
2010
When All the Leaves Are GoneDirector
2010
2010
When All the Leaves Are GoneProducer
2007
Gene Boy Came HomeDirector
2006
6.0
6.0
2006
6.0
2005
SigwanDirector
2005
SigwanWriter
2003
Our NationhoodDirector
7.0
2003
Our NationhoodWriter
7.0
2003
Our NationhoodDirector of Photography
7.0
2003
Is the Crown at war with us?Director
6.6
2003
6.6
2000
Rocks at Whiskey TrenchDirector
6.6
2000
Rocks at Whiskey TrenchWriter
6.6
1998
Spudwrench - Kahnawake ManDirector
7.5
1998
7.5
1998
Spudwrench - Kahnawake ManProducer
7.5
1995
My Name Is KahentiiostaDirector
8.0
1995
My Name Is KahentiiostaWriter
8.0
1995
My Name Is KahentiiostaProducer
8.0
1993
7.5
1993
7.5
1993
7.5
1993
7.5
1991
8.0
1991
8.0
1991
8.0
1991
8.0
1991
WalkerDirector
10.0
1988
No AddressDirector
8.5
1988
No AddressProducer
8.5
1988
No AddressScript
8.5
1987
8.0
1987
8.0
1987
8.0
1987
8.0
8.0
8.0
1984
Incident at RestigoucheDirector
7.3
1984
Incident at RestigoucheWriter
7.3
1984
Incident at RestigoucheProducer
7.3
9.0
1979
Cold JourneyDirector
1979
Cree WayDirector
1979
Sounds from Our People: Old CrowDirector
1979
8.0
1979
1977
Mother of Many ChildrenDirector
8.0
1977
Mother of Many ChildrenWriter
8.0
1977
Mother of Many ChildrenProducer
8.0
1977
AmiskDirector
8.5
1975
L’íl’wataDirector
1975
XusumDirector
1975
BasketDirector
1975
SalmonDirector
1975
Puberty - Part 1Director
1975
Puberty - Part 2Director
1975
FarmingDirector
1975
Mount Currie Summer CampDirector
1975
Objects in Our Daily LivesDirector
1975
Objects in Our Daily LivesProducer
1972
Walk With DignityMusic
1972
Moose CallDirector
1972
History of Manawan - Part OneDirector
1972
History of Manawan - Part OneProducer
1972
History of Manawan - Part OneTranslator
1972
History of Manawan - Part TwoDirector
1972
History of Manawan - Part TwoProducer
1972
History of Manawan - Part TwoTranslator
1972
ChildrenDirector
1972
The CanoeDirector
1972
PartridgeDirector
1972
SnowshoesDirector
1971
Christmas at Moose FactoryDirector
8.0
1971
8.0
1969
The HoarderWriter
6.8
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The Retaliation HearingsDirector