Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief

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Some American Feminists
TIFF Lightbox 4 Thu, May 2, 2019 12:30 PM
Weaving archival footage with interviews of key second-wave feminists, including Betty Friedan, Margo Jefferson, Kate Millett and Rita Mae Brown, this is a fascinating history of one of the 20th century's most consequential social movements.
Film Info
Runtime:28
Copyright:1986
Country Listing:Canada
Rating:G
Festival Info
Festival Year:2019
Language:English
Program Category:Redux
Cast/Crew Info
Director(s):Carol Geddes
Producer(s):Barbara Janes

Description

Veteran Tlingit filmmaker Carol Geddes tells the story of five Indigenous women across Canada who have risen to the top of their chosen trades—from a deck hand on a fishing boat, to a band council chief, to a minister of the Yukon legislature—and become inspirational leaders in their communities. Kiva Reardon

Redux program presented in partnership with NFB. Supported by K.M. Hunter Charitable Foundation.


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