Women in the Shadows(1991)
Women in the Shadows Synopsis
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.
Women in the Shadows (1991) is a documentary and history film directed by Norma Bailey, released on January 1, 1991 with a runtime of 56m. It stars Christine Welsh, Carmen Roenspiess, Jessica Wallman and David Zelionka. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Norma Bailey
- Writers:
- Christine Welsh
- Producers:
- Signe Johansson, Christine Welsh
- Cinematographer:
- James Jeffrey
- Production:
- ONF | NFB
- Status:
- Released
Women in the Shadows Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Norma Bailey, written by Christine Welsh, produced by Signe Johansson and Christine Welsh.
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Who stars in Women in the Shadows?
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The main cast of Women in the Shadows (1991) includes Christine Welsh, Carmen Roenspiess, Jessica Wallman, David Zelionka and Brenda Knoll. The film was directed by Norma Bailey. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Women in the Shadows released?
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Women in the Shadows was released on January 1, 1991 and runs for 56m.
Is Women in the Shadows worth watching?
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Women in the Shadows (1991) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.