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Alanis Obomsawin

Bio: Alanis Obomsawin, OC (born August 31, 1932) is a Canadian filmmaker of Abenaki descent. Born in New Hampshire, and raised primarily in Quebec, she has produced and directed many National Film Board of Canada documentaries on First Nations culture and history
Born: Wed, Aug 31 1932
Birthplace: Lebanon, New Hampshire, USA
Alanis Obomsawin is 92 years old
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Poster of Dans un cinéma près de chez vous
Dans un cinéma près de chez vous
Alanis Obomsawin was
91 in Dans un cinéma près de chez vous
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jan 14 2024
Poster of Bones of Crows
Bones of Crows
Alanis Obomsawin was
90 in Bones of Crows
as 'TRC Film Director'.
Fri, Jun 02 2023
Poster of Bill Reid Remembers
Bill Reid Remembers
Alanis Obomsawin was
89 in Bill Reid Remembers
as 'Self - Narrator (voice)'.
Sat, Apr 30 2022
Poster of Le grand solstice
Le grand solstice
Alanis Obomsawin was
88 in Le grand solstice
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jun 20 2021
Poster of Jordan River Anderson, The Messenger
Jordan River Anderson, The Messenger
Alanis Obomsawin was
87 in Jordan River Anderson, The Messenger
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Tue, Sep 10 2019
Poster of Merata: How Mum Decolonised the Screen
Merata: How Mum Decolonised the Screen
Alanis Obomsawin was
86 in Merata: How Mum Decolonised the Screen
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jan 28 2019
Poster of The Devil's Share
The Devil's Share
Alanis Obomsawin was
85 in The Devil's Share
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Feb 16 2018
Poster of Walking is Medicine
Walking is Medicine
Alanis Obomsawin was
85 in Walking is Medicine
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Tue, Nov 28 2017
Poster of Trick or Treaty?
Trick or Treaty?
Alanis Obomsawin was
82 in Trick or Treaty?
as 'Narrator'.
Thu, Sep 04 2014
Poster of Documenting John Grierson
Documenting John Grierson
Alanis Obomsawin was
81 in Documenting John Grierson
Fri, Feb 28 2014
Poster of Making Movie History: Alanis Obomsawin
Making Movie History: Alanis Obomsawin
Alanis Obomsawin was
81 in Making Movie History: Alanis Obomsawin
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jan 01 2014
Poster of Heritage Minutes: Queenston Heights
Heritage Minutes: Queenston Heights
Alanis Obomsawin was
80 in Heritage Minutes: Queenston Heights
as 'Narrator'.
Tue, Jan 01 2013
Poster of Waseteg
Waseteg
Alanis Obomsawin was
77 in Waseteg
as 'Narrator'.
Fri, Jan 01 2010
Poster of Capturing Reality
Capturing Reality
Alanis Obomsawin was
76 in Capturing Reality
as 'Self'.
Sat, Nov 01 2008
Poster of Dream Magic
Dream Magic
Alanis Obomsawin was
75 in Dream Magic
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jan 01 2008
Poster of Is the Crown at war with us?
Is the Crown at war with us?
Alanis Obomsawin was
71 in Is the Crown at war with us?
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Sat, Sep 13 2003
Poster of Rocks at Whiskey Trench
Rocks at Whiskey Trench
Alanis Obomsawin was
67 in Rocks at Whiskey Trench
as 'Self - Narrator (voice)'.
Wed, Jun 21 2000
Poster of Kanehsatake, 270 Years of Resistance
Kanehsatake, 270 Years of Resistance
Alanis Obomsawin was
60 in Kanehsatake, 270 Years of Resistance
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Mon, Jul 12 1993
Poster of Incident at Restigouche
Incident at Restigouche
Alanis Obomsawin was
51 in Incident at Restigouche
as 'Narrator'.
Sun, Jan 01 1984
Poster of Canada Vignettes: June in Povungnituk - Quebec Arctic
Canada Vignettes: June in Povungnituk - Quebec Arctic
Alanis Obomsawin was
47 in Canada Vignettes: June in Povungnituk - Quebec Arctic
as 'Narrator'.
Tue, Jan 01 1980
Poster of Sounds From Our People: Gabriel Goes to the City
Sounds From Our People: Gabriel Goes to the City
Alanis Obomsawin was
46 in Sounds From Our People: Gabriel Goes to the City
as 'Narrator'.
Mon, Jan 01 1979
Poster of Mother of Many Children
Mother of Many Children
Alanis Obomsawin was
45 in Mother of Many Children
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Sun, Sep 18 1977
Poster of Amisk
Amisk
Alanis Obomsawin was
44 in Amisk
Sat, Jan 01 1977
Poster of Eliza's Horoscope
Eliza's Horoscope
Alanis Obomsawin was
42 in Eliza's Horoscope
as 'Indian Maiden'.
Wed, Jan 01 1975
Poster of Our Dear Sisters
Our Dear Sisters
Alanis Obomsawin was
42 in Our Dear Sisters
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jan 01 1975
Poster of Christmas at Moose Factory
Christmas at Moose Factory
Alanis Obomsawin was
38 in Christmas at Moose Factory
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Fri, Jan 01 1971

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Poster of Dans un cinéma près de chez vous
Dans un cinéma près de chez vous
Alanis Obomsawin was
91+ in Dans un cinéma près de chez vous
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 14 2024
Poster of La semaine des 4 Julie
La semaine des 4 Julie
Alanis Obomsawin was
87+ in La semaine des 4 Julie
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 06 2020
Poster of Bonsoir bonsoir!
Bonsoir bonsoir!
Alanis Obomsawin was
86+ in Bonsoir bonsoir!
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 01 2019