Foster Child
Originally released in 1987. Foster Child is a documentary film. directed by Gil Cardinal. At just 43 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Gil Cardinal and Don Cardinal
Synopsis
Gil Cardinal searches for his natural family and an understanding of the circumstances that led to his becoming a foster child. An important figure in the history of Canadian Indigenous filmmaking, Gil Cardinal was born to a Métis mother but raised by a non-Indigenous foster family, and with this auto-biographical documentary he charts his efforts to find his biological mother and to understand why he was removed from her. Considered a milestone in documentary cinema, it addressed the country’s internal colonialism in a profoundly personal manner, winning a Special Jury Prize at Banff and multiple international awards.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 8, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
0h 43m
43 minutes total
User Rating
3.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- ONF | NFB
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Foster Child about?
Gil Cardinal searches for his natural family and an understanding of the circumstances that led to his becoming a foster child. An important figure in the history of Canadian Indigenous filmmaking,...
Who directed Foster Child?
Foster Child was directed by Gil Cardinal.
How long is Foster Child?
Foster Child has a runtime of 0 hours and 43 minutes (43 minutes total).
When was Foster Child released?
Foster Child was released on March 8, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Foster Child?
The main cast of Foster Child includes Gil Cardinal, Don Cardinal.