The Road Forward

Apr 30, 2017

1h 41m

★ 9.0

Overview

The Road Forward is an electrifying musical documentary that connects a pivotal moment in Canada’s civil rights history—the beginnings of Indian Nationalism in the 1930s—with the powerful momentum of First Nations activism today. Interviews and musical sequences describe how a tiny movement, the Native Brotherhood and Sisterhood, grew to become a successful voice for change across the country. Visually stunning, The Road Forward seamlessly connects past and present through superbly produced story-songs with soaring vocals, blues, rock, and traditional beats.

Genres

Documentary

Music

Production Companies

ONF | NFB

The Road Forward Trailers

Cast

Ed Nahanee

Evan Leslie Adams

Native Voice Stringer (as Leonard George)

Chief Leonard George

Native Voice Stringer / George Manuel / Singer / Self

Ronnie Dean Harris

Native Voice Stringer / Guitar Player / Singer / Self

Wayne Lavallee

Native Voice Stringer / Fiddle Player / Singer / Self

Jeremy James Lavallee

Tom Hurley

Stephen E. Miller

Native Voice Stringer / Singer & Hand Drummer / Self

Latash Maurice Nahanee

Native Voice Stringer / Singer & Hand Drummer / Self

Corey Payette

Native Voice Stringer / Keyboard Player / Singer / Self

Murray Porter

Native Voice Stringer / Choir Singer / Hand Drummer / Self

Russell Wallace

Maisie Hurley

Patti Allan

Husband

Glen Andrew Brkich

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