| Release Date | 1986-01-01 |
|---|---|
| Runtime | 29 minutes |
| Genres | Documentary |
| Stars | Cory Swan, Pauline Kerik, Betty Smith, Leslie Miller |
| Directors | Alanis Obomsawin, Alanis Obomsawin, Rita Roy, Alanis Obomsawin, Marrin Canell |
This short documentary is a moving tribute to Richard Cardinal, a Métis adolescent who committed suicide in 1984. Taken from his home at the age of 4 due to family problems, he spent the rest of his 17 short years moving in and out of 28 foster homes, group homes and shelters in Alberta. A sensitive, articulate young man, Richard Cardinal left behind a diary upon which this film is based.
