
Mother of Many Children
1977
0h 58m
7.3
US
Documentary
Overview
This film is an album of Native womanhood, portraying a proud matriarchal society that for centuries has been pressured to adopt different standards and customs. All of the women featured share a belief in the importance of tradition as a source of strength in the face of change.
Movie Details
Studio
ONF | NFB
Key Crew

Alanis Obomsawin
Director

Alanis Obomsawin
Writer

Alanis Obomsawin
Producer
Cast

Alanis Obomsawin
Narrator (voice)