Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child (1986)

Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child

1986

Documentary

Synopsis

This 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.

Credits

Director

Alanis Obomsawin

Cast

Betty Smith as Foster Mother

Cory Swan as Richard as a Young Boy

Leslie Miller as Foster Father

Pauline Kerik as Social Worker

Crew

Marie Tonto-Donati (Administration)

Robin Bain (Animation)

Michel Bissonnette (Assistant Camera)