We Can't Make the Same Mistake Twice

Name: We Can't Make the Same Mistake Twice
Genre: Documentary

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2016

2h 43m

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Fewer than 50 Ratings

In 2007, activists file a court case against the Canadian government's under-finding of services for First Nations children.

Adam Nayman

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[Alanis Obomsawin's] never been a flashy or self-consciously dexterous director, and yet she's managed-here and elsewhere-one of the greatest tricks a documentarian can pull.

Sep 28, 2017

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Kate Taylor

Globe and Mail

With Canada's 150th approaching, there is much talk of reconciliation with aboriginal people: Obomsawin has painstakingly exposed the official attitudes that might get in the way.

Rated: 3/4

Oct 21, 2016

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Alanis Obomsawin

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Alanis Obomsawin

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Annette Clarke

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Lauren Bélec

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In 2007, activists file a court case against the Canadian government's under-finding of services for First Nations children.

Director: Alanis Obomsawin
Producer: Alanis Obomsawin
Screenwriter: Alanis Obomsawin
Production Co: National Film Board
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 20, 2017
Runtime: 2h 43m

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