Mother of Many Children(1977)
Mother of Many Children Synopsis
This film is an album of Native womanhood, portraying a proud matriarchal society that for centuries has been pressured to adopt different standards and customs. All of the women featured share a belief in the importance of tradition as a source of strength in the face of change.
Mother of Many Children (1977) is a documentary film directed by Alanis Obomsawin, released on September 18, 1977 with a runtime of 58m. It stars Alanis Obomsawin. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Alanis Obomsawin
- Writers:
- Alanis Obomsawin
- Producers:
- Alanis Obomsawin
- Production:
- ONF | NFB
- Status:
- Released
Mother of Many Children Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Alanis Obomsawin, written by Alanis Obomsawin, produced by Alanis Obomsawin.
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Mother of Many Children Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 4 ratings.
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Mother of Many Children – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Mother of Many Children online?
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Mother of Many Children (1977) is available to stream on MUBI Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Mother of Many Children?
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The main cast of Mother of Many Children (1977) includes Alanis Obomsawin. The film was directed by Alanis Obomsawin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Mother of Many Children released?
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Mother of Many Children was released on September 18, 1977 and runs for 58m.
Is Mother of Many Children worth watching?
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Mother of Many Children (1977) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.