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The Red Dress

Drama
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1978-01-01
27m
English
Released
ONF | NFB

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Kelly is a Métis man without treaty or hunting rights, struggling to sustain his traditional life. His daughter Theresa longs for a red dress from France that she believes will give her power and strength, as the bear claw once did for her great-grandfather Muskwa. When Theresa escapes an assault and Kelly turns his back on his daughter, he realizes that he must reconnect with his culture in order to make things right. Today, the red dress is a powerful symbol recognizing over 1000 missing and murdered Indigenous women in Canada.

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About The Red Dress

Kelly is a Métis man without treaty or hunting rights, struggling to sustain his traditional life. His daughter Theresa longs for a red dress from France that she believes will give her power and strength, as the bear claw once did for her great-grandfather Muskwa. When Theresa escapes an assault and Kelly turns his back on his daughter, he realizes that he must reconnect with his culture in order to make things right. Today, the red dress is a powerful symbol recognizing over 1000 missing and murdered Indigenous women in Canada. Running 27 minutes.

The Red Dress Cast and Characters

The cast features Shannon Two Feathers (as Kelly), Abbie Burnstick (as Granny), Yvonne Lois Lee (as Theresa), Tommy Banks (as Millard), and Sam Sinclair (as Sam). Their performances are a major reason The Red Dress has built such a passionate audience.

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There's a reason The Red Dress keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. 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 The Red Dress?

The Red Dress runs for 27 minutes (about 0.5 hour).

Is The Red Dress good? What's the rating?

The Red Dress holds a 7.5/10 rating based on 2 reviews — well above average.

Who is in the cast of The Red Dress?

The main cast includes Shannon Two Feathers, Abbie Burnstick, Yvonne Lois Lee, and Tommy Banks, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is The Red Dress available in English?

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When was The Red Dress released?

The Red Dress was released in 1978.

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What is The Red Dress about?

The Red Dress is a Drama English-language film. Kelly is a Métis man without treaty or hunting rights, struggling to sustain his traditional life. His daughter Theresa longs for a red dress from France that she believes will give her power and strength, as the bear claw once did for her great-grandfather Muskwa. When Theresa escapes an assault and Kelly turns his back on his daughter, he realizes that he must reconnect with his culture in order to make things right. Today, the red dress is a powerful symbol recognizing over 1000 missing and murdered Indigenous women in Canada.

When was The Red Dress released?

The Red Dress was released on January 1, 1978. It has a runtime of 27m. The film was produced by ONF | NFB.

Who stars in The Red Dress?

The Red Dress stars Shannon Two Feathers, Abbie Burnstick, Yvonne Lois Lee and Tommy Banks. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

Is The Red Dress available in HD?

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