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Our Dear Sisters
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Our Dear Sisters

Jan 1, 1975
0h 14m
★ 0.0

Overview

Alanis Obomsawin, a North American Indian who earns her living by singing and making films, is the mother of an adopted child. She talks about her life, her people, and her responsibilities as a single parent. Her observations shake some of our cultural assumptions.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

ONF | NFB

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Cast

Alanis Obomsawin

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Alanis Obomsawin

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