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Kanehsatake, 270 Years of Resistance

1993· 1h 59m

Documentary

Directed by Alanis Obomsawin

7.5/ 10

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Where to watch

Amazon Prime Video

Amazon Prime Video

MUBI

MUBI

MUBI Amazon Channel

MUBI Amazon Channel

Amazon Prime Video with Ads

Amazon Prime Video with Ads

Part of

Oka series

Overview

In July 1990, a dispute over a proposed golf course to be built on Kanien’kéhaka (Mohawk) lands in Oka, Quebec, sets the stage for a historic confrontation that would grab international headlines and sear itself into the Canadian consciousness.

Cast

Alanis Obomsawin

Alanis Obomsawin

Narrator (voice)

Jack Burning

Chief Joseph (voice)

Herbie Barnes

Chief Augnita

Ethel Blondin

Self

Robert Bourassa

Robert Bourassa

Self

John Ciaccia

Self

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