Women in the Shadows

Overview

Filmed on location in Saskatchewan from the Qu'Appelle Valley to Hudson Bay, the documentary traces the filmmaker's quest for her Native foremothers in spite of the reluctance to speak about Native roots on the part of her relatives. The film articulates Métis women's experience with racism in both current and historical context, and examines the forces that pushed them into the shadows.

Details

Cast

Christine Welsh

Self

Carmen Roenspiess

Grandma Welsh

Jessica Wallman

Child Christine

David Zelionka

Father

Brenda Knoll

Mother

Jamie Sarophim

Little Girls

Sophia Stone

Little Girls

Sharon Moberly

Women

Debra Piapot

Women

Robert Duncan

Self (voice)