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Waban-Aki: People from Where the Sun Rises (2006)

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Having dedicated nearly four decades to chronicling the lives of Canada's First Nations, Alanis Obomsawin returns to the village where she was raised to tell her own people's history of prosperity, displacement, endurance, and revitalization.

Release Date
October 22, 2006
Runtime
1h 44m
Rating
6.0/10 (1 votes)

Director: Alanis Obomsawin

Production: ONF | NFB
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Waban-Aki: People from Where the Sun Rises

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Having dedicated nearly four decades to chronicling the lives of Canada's First Nations, Alanis Obomsawin returns to the village where she was raised to tell her own people's history of prosperity, displacement, endurance, and revitalization.

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Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date10/22/2006
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Waban-Aki: People from Where the Sun Rises about?

Having dedicated nearly four decades to chronicling the lives of Canada's First Nations, Alanis Obomsawin returns to the village where she was raised to tell her own people's history of prosperity, di…

How long is Waban-Aki: People from Where the Sun Rises?

1h 44m

When was Waban-Aki: People from Where the Sun Rises released?

October 22, 2006

Who directed Waban-Aki: People from Where the Sun Rises?

Alanis Obomsawin

What genre is Waban-Aki: People from Where the Sun Rises?

Documentary