The Crying Fields
"A discovery on a small reservation in Alberta reveals the truth behind a 70-year old lie that has changed the community and its people forever."
Originally released in 2019. The Crying Fields is a documentary film. directed by Hayley Morin. At just 19 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jared Morin, Billy Morin, and Hayley Morin
Synopsis
A deep dive into the history of the Canadian Government and the Department of National Defence leasing First Nations reserves as practice bombing ranges during World War I and World War II. This documentary follows the Enoch Cree Nation's process of developing it's land claim against the Canadian Government following the discovery of active landmines in the heart of the nation's cultural lands and golf course in 2014, almost 70 years later.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 15, 2019
6 years ago
Runtime
0h 19m
19 minutes total
Budget
$40K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $40,000
Production Companies
- TELUS STORYHIVE
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Crying Fields about?
A deep dive into the history of the Canadian Government and the Department of National Defence leasing First Nations reserves as practice bombing ranges during World War I and World War II. This do...
Who directed The Crying Fields?
The Crying Fields was directed by Hayley Morin.
How long is The Crying Fields?
The Crying Fields has a runtime of 0 hours and 19 minutes (19 minutes total).
When was The Crying Fields released?
The Crying Fields was released on July 15, 2019 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Crying Fields?
The main cast of The Crying Fields includes Jared Morin, Billy Morin, Hayley Morin.