Jordan River Anderson, The Messenger(2019)
Jordan River Anderson, The Messenger Synopsis
The story of a young boy forced to spend all five years of his short life in hospital while the federal and provincial governments argued over which was responsible for his care, as well as the long struggle of Indigenous activists to force the Canadian government to enforce “Jordan’s Principle” — the promise that no First Nations children would experience inequitable access to government-funded services again.
Jordan River Anderson, The Messenger (2019) is a documentary film directed by Alanis Obomsawin, released on September 10, 2019 with a runtime of 1h 5m. It stars Alanis Obomsawin, Jordan River Anderson, Cindy Blackstock and Ernest Anderson. 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
Jordan River Anderson, The Messenger (2019) Trailer
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Jordan River Anderson, The Messenger Cast & Crew
Main cast
Alanis Obomsawin
as Narrator (voice)
- Jordan River Anderson
Jordan River Anderson
as Self (archive footage)
- Cindy Blackstock
Cindy Blackstock
as Self
- Ernest Anderson
Ernest Anderson
as Self - Jordan's father
- Stefanie Wiens
Stefanie Wiens
as Self - Occupational therapist
Key crew
Directed by Alanis Obomsawin, written by Alanis Obomsawin, produced by Alanis Obomsawin.
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Jordan River Anderson, The Messenger Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Jordan River Anderson, The Messenger – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Jordan River Anderson, The Messenger online?
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Jordan River Anderson, The Messenger (2019) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Jordan River Anderson, The Messenger?
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The main cast of Jordan River Anderson, The Messenger (2019) includes Alanis Obomsawin, Jordan River Anderson, Cindy Blackstock, Ernest Anderson and Stefanie Wiens. 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 Jordan River Anderson, The Messenger released?
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Jordan River Anderson, The Messenger was released on September 10, 2019 and runs for 1h 5m.
Is Jordan River Anderson, The Messenger worth watching?
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Jordan River Anderson, The Messenger (2019) 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.
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