Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child
Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child1986
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Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child
29m·Documentary
Directed by Alanis Obomsawin·1986
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8.0/10 avgAverage user ratingThis short documentary is a moving tribute to Richard Cardinal, a Métis adolescent who committed suicide in 1984. Taken from his home at the age of 4 due to family problems, he spent the rest of his 17 short years moving in and out of 28 foster homes, group homes and shelters in Alberta. A sensitive, articulate young man, Richard Cardinal left behind a diary upon which this film is based.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| CCory SwanRichard as a Young Boy | Richard as a Young Boy |
| PPauline KerikSocial Worker | Social Worker |
| BBetty SmithFoster Mother | Foster Mother |
| LLeslie MillerFoster Father | Foster Father |