Portrait of Alanis Obomsawin

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 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'.
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'.
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'.
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, Writer, Musician, Researcher, Producer'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Tue, Sep 10 2019
Poster of Walking is Medicine
Walking is Medicine
Alanis Obomsawin was
85 in Walking is Medicine
as 'Producer, Director'.
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'.
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'.
Thu, Sep 01 2016
Poster of Trick or Treaty?
Trick or Treaty?
Alanis Obomsawin was
82 in Trick or Treaty?
as 'Director, Researcher, Writer'.
Thu, Sep 04 2014
Poster of Hi-Ho Mistahey!
Hi-Ho Mistahey!
Alanis Obomsawin was
81 in Hi-Ho Mistahey!
as 'Director, Writer'.
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'.
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, Writer, Producer'.
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, Director, Writer'.
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 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
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'.
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'.
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 'Producer, Writer, Director'.
Sun, Oct 22 2006
Poster of Sigwan
Sigwan
Alanis Obomsawin was
72 in Sigwan
as 'Director, Writer'.
Sat, Jan 01 2005
Poster of Our Nationhood
Our Nationhood
Alanis Obomsawin was
71 in Our Nationhood
as 'Writer, Director, Cinematography'.
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'.
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'.
Wed, Jun 21 2000
Poster of Spudwrench
Spudwrench
Alanis Obomsawin was
66 in Spudwrench
as 'Director'.
Sun, Sep 27 1998
Poster of My Name Is Kahentiiosta
My Name Is Kahentiiosta
Alanis Obomsawin was
62 in My Name Is Kahentiiosta
as 'Writer, Director, Producer'.
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, Script, Producer, Writer'.
Mon, Jul 12 1993
Poster of Walker
Walker
Alanis Obomsawin was
58 in Walker
as 'Director'.
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'.
Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of No Address
No Address
Alanis Obomsawin was
55 in No Address
as 'Director, Producer, Script'.
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 'Writer, Producer, Director'.
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'.
Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of Incident at Restigouche
Incident at Restigouche
Alanis Obomsawin was
51 in Incident at Restigouche
as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
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 'Director, Script'.
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 'Script, Director'.
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'.
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'.
Sun, Sep 18 1977
Poster of Amisk
Amisk
Alanis Obomsawin was
44 in Amisk
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 01 1977
Poster of Puberty - Part 1
Puberty - Part 1
Alanis Obomsawin was
42 in Puberty - Part 1
as 'Director'.
Wed, Jan 01 1975
Poster of Puberty - Part 2
Puberty - Part 2
Alanis Obomsawin was
42 in Puberty - Part 2
as 'Director'.
Wed, Jan 01 1975
Poster of Mount Currie Summer Camp
Mount Currie Summer Camp
Alanis Obomsawin was
42 in Mount Currie Summer Camp
as 'Director'.
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'.
Wed, Jan 01 1975
Poster of L’íl’wata
L’íl’wata
Alanis Obomsawin was
42 in L’íl’wata
as 'Director'.
Wed, Jan 01 1975
Poster of Xusum
Xusum
Alanis Obomsawin was
42 in Xusum
as 'Director'.
Wed, Jan 01 1975
Poster of Basket
Basket
Alanis Obomsawin was
42 in Basket
as 'Director'.
Wed, Jan 01 1975
Poster of Salmon
Salmon
Alanis Obomsawin was
42 in Salmon
as 'Director'.
Wed, Jan 01 1975
Poster of Farming
Farming
Alanis Obomsawin was
42 in Farming
as 'Director'.
Wed, Jan 01 1975
Poster of Moose Call
Moose Call
Alanis Obomsawin was
39 in Moose Call
as 'Director'.
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 'Director, Producer, Translator'.
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, Producer, Translator'.
Sat, Jan 01 1972
Poster of Children
Children
Alanis Obomsawin was
39 in Children
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 01 1972
Poster of The Canoe
The Canoe
Alanis Obomsawin was
39 in The Canoe
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 01 1972
Poster of Partridge
Partridge
Alanis Obomsawin was
39 in Partridge
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 01 1972
Poster of Snowshoes
Snowshoes
Alanis Obomsawin was
39 in Snowshoes
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 01 1972
Poster of Walk With Dignity
Walk With Dignity
Alanis Obomsawin was
39 in Walk With Dignity
as 'Music'.
Sat, Jan 01 1972
Poster of Christmas at Moose Factory
Christmas at Moose Factory
Alanis Obomsawin was
38 in Christmas at Moose Factory
as 'Director, Writer'.
Fri, Jan 01 1971
Poster of The Hoarder
The Hoarder
Alanis Obomsawin was
36 in The Hoarder
as 'Writer'.
Wed, Jan 01 1969
Poster of My Friend the Green Horse
My Friend the Green Horse
Alanis Obomsawin will be
92+ in My Friend the Green Horse
as 'Director'.
Unreleased
Poster of Gabriel Goes to the City
Gabriel Goes to the City
Alanis Obomsawin will be
92+ in Gabriel Goes to the City
as 'Director'.
Unreleased

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