Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child (1986)

01/01/1986 (CA) • Documentary • 29m

Overview

This short documentary is a moving tribute to Richard Cardinal, a Métis adolescent who committed suicide in 1984. Taken from his home at the age of 4 due to family problems, he spent the rest of his 17 short years moving in and out of 28 foster homes, group homes and shelters in Alberta. A sensitive, articulate young man, Richard Cardinal left behind a diary upon which this film is based.

Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child (1986)

01/01/1986 (CA) • 29m

Documentary

Overview

This short documentary is a moving tribute to Richard Cardinal, a Métis adolescent who committed suicide in 1984. Taken from his home at the age of 4 due to family problems, he spent the rest of his 17 short years moving in and out of 28 foster homes, group homes and shelters in Alberta. A sensitive, articulate young man, Richard Cardinal left behind a diary upon which this film is based.

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Richard as a Young Boy

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Foster Mother

Foster Father

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Keywords

suicide

woman director

first nations

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