We Were Children
Originally released in 2012. We Were Children is a documentary film. directed by Tim Wolochatiuk. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Lyna Hart, Ross McMillan, and Glen Anaquod
Synopsis
For over 130 years till 1996, more than 100,000 of Canada's First Nations children were legally required to attend government-funded schools run by various Christian faiths. There were 80 of these 'residential schools' across the country. Most children were sent to faraway schools that separated them from their families and traditional land. These children endured brutality, physical hardship, mental degradation, and the complete erasure of their culture. The schools were part of a wider program of assimilation designed to integrate the native population into 'Canadian society.' These schools were established with the express purpose 'To kill the Indian in the child.' Told through their own voices, 'We Were Children' is the shocking true story of two such children: Glen Anaquod and Lyna Hart.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 3, 2012
13 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (10 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Top Cast
Lyna Hart
as Self
Ross McMillan
as Father Y
Glen Anaquod
as Self
Alicia Hamelin
as Lyna (4 Yrs Old)
Jade Hamelin
as Lyna (10 Yrs Old)
Jennie Morin
as Lyna (18 Yrs Old)
Rebecca Gibson
as Sister Mary
Rene Batson
as Glen (6-7 Yrs Old)
Brun Montour
as Glen (12 Yrs Old)
Justin Ducharme
as Glen (18 Yrs Old)
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is We Were Children about?
For over 130 years till 1996, more than 100,000 of Canada's First Nations children were legally required to attend government-funded schools run by various Christian faiths. There were 80 of these ...
Who directed We Were Children?
We Were Children was directed by Tim Wolochatiuk.
How long is We Were Children?
We Were Children has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was We Were Children released?
We Were Children was released on March 3, 2012 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in We Were Children?
The main cast of We Were Children includes Lyna Hart, Ross McMillan, Glen Anaquod, Alicia Hamelin, Jade Hamelin.