Alanis Obomsawin

Alanis Obomsawin

93 · Born: Aug 31, 1932

Personal Details

BornAug 31, 1932 Lebanon, New Hampshire, USA

Biography

Born on a summer day, August 31, 1932, in the charming town of Lebanon, New Hampshire, USA, a renowned director and writer emerged, destined to leave an indelible mark on the world of cinema. Her name is Alanis Obomsawin, a multifaceted creative force, best known for her captivating works such as Kanehsatake: 270 Years of Resistance (1993),Waban-aki: People from Where the Sun Rises (2006),and Is the Crown at War with Us? (2002).

Career

2023
Bones of Crows
Bones of Crows as TRC Film Director
2014
2010
Waseteg
Waseteg as Narrator
2003
1977
Mother of Many Children
Mother of Many Children as Narrator (voice)
1975
Eliza's Horoscope
Eliza's Horoscope as Indian Maiden
1971
Christmas at Moose Factory
Christmas at Moose Factory as Narrator (voice)
2022
Bill Reid Remembers
Bill Reid Remembers as Director, Writer
2014
Trick or Treaty?
Trick or Treaty? as Director, Writer
2007
2005
Sigwan
Sigwan as Director, Writer
2003
2000
Rocks at Whiskey Trench
Rocks at Whiskey Trench as Director, Writer
1998
Spudwrench
Spudwrench as Director, Writer
1995
My Name Is Kahentiiosta
My Name Is Kahentiiosta as Director, Writer
1988
No Address
No Address as Director
1977
Amisk
Amisk as Director
Mother of Many Children
Mother of Many Children as Director, Writer
1971
Christmas at Moose Factory
Christmas at Moose Factory as Director, Writer