Foster Child
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Gil Cardinal searches for his natural family and an understanding of the circumstances that led to his becoming a foster child. An important figure in the history of Canadian Indigenous filmmaking, Gil Cardinal was born to a Métis mother but raised by a non-Indigenous foster family, and with this auto-biographical documentary he charts his efforts to find his biological mother and to understand why he was removed from her. Considered a milestone in documentary cinema, it addressed the country’s internal colonialism in a profoundly personal manner, winning a Special Jury Prize at Banff and multiple international awards.
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About Foster Child
Gil Cardinal searches for his natural family and an understanding of the circumstances that led to his becoming a foster child. An important figure in the history of Canadian Indigenous filmmaking, Gil Cardinal was born to a Métis mother but raised by a non-Indigenous foster family, and with this auto-biographical documentary he charts his efforts to find his biological mother and to understand why he was removed from her. Considered a milestone in documentary cinema, it addressed the country’s internal colonialism in a profoundly personal manner, winning a Special Jury Prize at Banff and multiple international awards. Running 43 minutes.
Foster Child Cast and Characters
The cast features Gil Cardinal (as Himself) and Don Cardinal (as Himself). Their performances are a major reason Foster Child has built such a passionate audience.
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Foster Child flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is a tone and style that's hard to find elsewhere. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How long is Foster Child?
Foster Child runs for 43 minutes (about 0.7 hour).
Is Foster Child good? What's the rating?
Foster Child holds a 5.0/10 rating based on 2 reviews — a niche pick worth checking out.
Who is in the cast of Foster Child?
The main cast includes Gil Cardinal and Don Cardinal.
Is Foster Child available in English?
Yes — Foster Child was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was Foster Child released?
Foster Child was released in 1987.
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What is Foster Child about?
Foster Child is a Documentary English-language film. Gil Cardinal searches for his natural family and an understanding of the circumstances that led to his becoming a foster child. An important figure in the history of Canadian Indigenous filmmaking, Gil Cardinal was born to a Métis mother but raised by a non-Indigenous foster family, and with this auto-biographical documentary he charts his efforts to find his biological mother and to understand why he was removed from her. Considered a milestone in documentary cinema, it addressed the country’s internal colonialism in a profoundly personal manner, winning a Special Jury Prize at Banff and multiple international awards.
When was Foster Child released?
Foster Child was released on March 8, 1987. It has a runtime of 43m. The film was produced by ONF | NFB.
Who stars in Foster Child?
Foster Child stars Gil Cardinal and Don Cardinal. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is Foster Child available in HD?
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