My Name Is Kahentiiosta(1995)
My Name Is Kahentiiosta Synopsis
This documentary short by Alanis Obomsawin tells the story of Kahentiiosta, a young Kahnawake Mohawk woman arrested after the Oka Crisis' 78-day armed standoff in 1990. She was detained 4 days longer than the other women. Her crime? The prosecutor representing the Quebec government did not accept her indigenous name.
My Name Is Kahentiiosta (1995) is a documentary film directed by Alanis Obomsawin, released on January 1, 1995 with a runtime of 30m. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Alanis Obomsawin
- Writers:
- Alanis Obomsawin
- Producers:
- Alanis Obomsawin
- Production:
- ONF | NFB
- Status:
- Released
My Name Is Kahentiiosta Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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My Name Is Kahentiiosta – Frequently Asked Questions
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My Name Is Kahentiiosta (1995) is available to stream on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
When was My Name Is Kahentiiosta released?
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My Name Is Kahentiiosta was released on January 1, 1995 and runs for 30m.
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My Name Is Kahentiiosta (1995) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.