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Alanis Obomsawin

Bio: Alanis Obomsawin, OC (born August 31, 1932) is a Canadian filmmaker of Abenaki descent. Born in New Hampshire, and raised primarily in Quebec, she has produced and directed many National Film Board of Canada documentaries on First Nations culture and history
Born: Wed, Aug 31 1932
Birthplace: Lebanon, New Hampshire, USA
Alanis Obomsawin is 92 years old
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Poster of My Friend the Green Horse
My Friend the Green Horse
Alanis Obomsawin was 92 in My Friend the Green Horse as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 05 2024
Poster of The Spirit of the Tsilqot'in People is Hovering over the Supreme Court
The Spirit of the Tsilqot'in People is Hovering over the Supreme Court
Alanis Obomsawin was 91 in The Spirit of the Tsilqot'in People is Hovering over the Supreme Court as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 2023
Poster of Wabano: The Light of the Day
Wabano: The Light of the Day
Alanis Obomsawin was 90 in Wabano: The Light of the Day as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 01 2022
Poster of Upstairs With David Amram
Upstairs With David Amram
Alanis Obomsawin was 89 in Upstairs With David Amram as 'Scenario Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 18 2022
Poster of Bill Reid Remembers
Bill Reid Remembers
Alanis Obomsawin was 89 in Bill Reid Remembers as 'Director, Location Sound Recordist, Musician, Researcher, Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 30 2022
Poster of Honour to Senator Murray Sinclair
Honour to Senator Murray Sinclair
Alanis Obomsawin was 89 in Honour to Senator Murray Sinclair as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 11 2021
Poster of Mary Two-Axe Earley: I Am Indian Again
Mary Two-Axe Earley: I Am Indian Again
Alanis Obomsawin was 88 in Mary Two-Axe Earley: I Am Indian Again as 'Vocal Coach'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 06 2021
Poster of Don Burnstick In Kattawapiskak
Don Burnstick In Kattawapiskak
Alanis Obomsawin was 88 in Don Burnstick In Kattawapiskak as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 2021
Poster of Theo Fleury Visits Kattawapiskak
Theo Fleury Visits Kattawapiskak
Alanis Obomsawin was 88 in Theo Fleury Visits Kattawapiskak as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 2021
Poster of Jordan River Anderson, The Messenger
Jordan River Anderson, The Messenger
Alanis Obomsawin was 87 in Jordan River Anderson, The Messenger as 'Director, Writer, Producer, Researcher'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 10 2019
Poster of Walking Is Medicine
Walking Is Medicine
Alanis Obomsawin was 85 in Walking Is Medicine as 'Producer, Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 28 2017
Poster of Our People Will Be Healed
Our People Will Be Healed
Alanis Obomsawin was 85 in Our People Will Be Healed as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 07 2017
Poster of We Can't Make the Same Mistake Twice
We Can't Make the Same Mistake Twice
Alanis Obomsawin was 84 in We Can't Make the Same Mistake Twice as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 01 2016
Poster of Trick or Treaty?
Trick or Treaty?
Alanis Obomsawin was 82 in Trick or Treaty? as 'Director, Writer, Researcher'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 04 2014
Poster of Hi-Ho Mistahey!
Hi-Ho Mistahey!
Alanis Obomsawin was 81 in Hi-Ho Mistahey! as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 07 2013
Poster of The People of the Kattawapiskak River
The People of the Kattawapiskak River
Alanis Obomsawin was 80 in The People of the Kattawapiskak River as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 17 2012
Poster of The People of the Kattawapiskak River - Six Months Later
The People of the Kattawapiskak River - Six Months Later
Alanis Obomsawin was 79 in The People of the Kattawapiskak River - Six Months Later as 'Director, Producer, Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 2012
Poster of The Federal Court Hearing
The Federal Court Hearing
Alanis Obomsawin was 79 in The Federal Court Hearing as 'Producer, Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 2012
Poster of When All the Leaves Are Gone
When All the Leaves Are Gone
Alanis Obomsawin was 77 in When All the Leaves Are Gone as 'Producer, Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 2010
Poster of Professor Norman Cornett: 'Since when do we divorce the right answer from an honest answer?'
Professor Norman Cornett: 'Since when do we divorce the right answer from an honest answer?'
Alanis Obomsawin was 76 in Professor Norman Cornett: 'Since when do we divorce the right answer from an honest answer?' as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2009
Poster of Gene Boy Came Home
Gene Boy Came Home
Alanis Obomsawin was 74 in Gene Boy Came Home as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 01 2007
Poster of Waban-Aki: People from Where the Sun Rises
Waban-Aki: People from Where the Sun Rises
Alanis Obomsawin was 74 in Waban-Aki: People from Where the Sun Rises as 'Director, Producer, Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 22 2006
Poster of Sigwan
Sigwan
Alanis Obomsawin was 72 in Sigwan as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2005
Poster of Our Nationhood
Our Nationhood
Alanis Obomsawin was 71 in Our Nationhood as 'Cinematography, Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 01 2003
Poster of Is the Crown at war with us?
Is the Crown at war with us?
Alanis Obomsawin was 71 in Is the Crown at war with us? as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 13 2003
Poster of Rocks at Whiskey Trench
Rocks at Whiskey Trench
Alanis Obomsawin was 67 in Rocks at Whiskey Trench as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 21 2000
Poster of Spudwrench - Kahnawake Man
Spudwrench - Kahnawake Man
Alanis Obomsawin was 66 in Spudwrench - Kahnawake Man as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 27 1998
Poster of My Name Is Kahentiiosta
My Name Is Kahentiiosta
Alanis Obomsawin was 62 in My Name Is Kahentiiosta as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of Kanehsatake, 270 Years of Resistance
Kanehsatake, 270 Years of Resistance
Alanis Obomsawin was 60 in Kanehsatake, 270 Years of Resistance as 'Director, Producer, Script, Writer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 12 1993
Poster of Walker
Walker
Alanis Obomsawin was 58 in Walker as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Le patro Le Prévost - 80 Years Later
Le patro Le Prévost - 80 Years Later
Alanis Obomsawin was 58 in Le patro Le Prévost - 80 Years Later as 'Writer, Producer, Director, Script'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of No Address
No Address
Alanis Obomsawin was 55 in No Address as 'Director, Producer, Script'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of Poundmaker's Lodge: A Healing Place
Poundmaker's Lodge: A Healing Place
Alanis Obomsawin was 54 in Poundmaker's Lodge: A Healing Place as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1987
Poster of Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child
Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child
Alanis Obomsawin was 53 in Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child as 'Writer, Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of Incident at Restigouche
Incident at Restigouche
Alanis Obomsawin was 51 in Incident at Restigouche as 'Director, Producer, Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1984
Poster of Canada Vignettes: June in Povungnituk - Quebec Arctic
Canada Vignettes: June in Povungnituk - Quebec Arctic
Alanis Obomsawin was 47 in Canada Vignettes: June in Povungnituk - Quebec Arctic as 'Script, Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1980
Poster of Canada Vignettes: Wild Rice Harvest Kenora
Canada Vignettes: Wild Rice Harvest Kenora
Alanis Obomsawin was 46 in Canada Vignettes: Wild Rice Harvest Kenora as 'Director, Script'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1979
Poster of Sounds from Our People: Old Crow
Sounds from Our People: Old Crow
Alanis Obomsawin was 46 in Sounds from Our People: Old Crow as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1979
Poster of Sounds From Our People: Gabriel Goes to the City
Sounds From Our People: Gabriel Goes to the City
Alanis Obomsawin was 46 in Sounds From Our People: Gabriel Goes to the City as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1979
Poster of Mother of Many Children
Mother of Many Children
Alanis Obomsawin was 45 in Mother of Many Children as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 18 1977
Poster of Amisk
Amisk
Alanis Obomsawin was 44 in Amisk as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1977
Poster of Mount Currie Summer Camp
Mount Currie Summer Camp
Alanis Obomsawin was 42 in Mount Currie Summer Camp as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1975
Poster of L’íl’wata
L’íl’wata
Alanis Obomsawin was 42 in L’íl’wata as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1975
Poster of Xusum
Xusum
Alanis Obomsawin was 42 in Xusum as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1975
Poster of Basket
Basket
Alanis Obomsawin was 42 in Basket as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1975
Poster of Salmon
Salmon
Alanis Obomsawin was 42 in Salmon as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1975
Poster of Puberty - Part 1
Puberty - Part 1
Alanis Obomsawin was 42 in Puberty - Part 1 as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1975
Poster of Puberty - Part 2
Puberty - Part 2
Alanis Obomsawin was 42 in Puberty - Part 2 as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1975
Poster of Farming
Farming
Alanis Obomsawin was 42 in Farming as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1975
Poster of Objects in Our Daily Lives
Objects in Our Daily Lives
Alanis Obomsawin was 42 in Objects in Our Daily Lives as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1975
Poster of Moose Call
Moose Call
Alanis Obomsawin was 39 in Moose Call as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1972
Poster of History of Manawan - Part One
History of Manawan - Part One
Alanis Obomsawin was 39 in History of Manawan - Part One as 'Translator, Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1972
Poster of History of Manawan - Part Two
History of Manawan - Part Two
Alanis Obomsawin was 39 in History of Manawan - Part Two as 'Director, Translator, Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1972
Poster of Children
Children
Alanis Obomsawin was 39 in Children as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1972
Poster of The Canoe
The Canoe
Alanis Obomsawin was 39 in The Canoe as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1972
Poster of Partridge
Partridge
Alanis Obomsawin was 39 in Partridge as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1972
Poster of Snowshoes
Snowshoes
Alanis Obomsawin was 39 in Snowshoes as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1972
Poster of Walk With Dignity
Walk With Dignity
Alanis Obomsawin was 39 in Walk With Dignity as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1972
Poster of Christmas at Moose Factory
Christmas at Moose Factory
Alanis Obomsawin was 38 in Christmas at Moose Factory as 'Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1971
Poster of The Hoarder
The Hoarder
Alanis Obomsawin was 36 in The Hoarder as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1969

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