Women in the Shadows
Seen it?1991 | 56 min | Documentary, History
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Aimed squarely at anyone who likes wide open spaces and slow-burning standoffs and anyone who likes learning something new. Dust, horses and a showdown waiting to happen.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Well paced for a documentary, at 56 min. Done before bedtime.
- What might put you off
- Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.
Filmed on location in Saskatchewan from the Qu'Appelle Valley to Hudson Bay, the documentary traces the filmmaker's quest for her Native foremothers in spite of the reluctance to speak about Native roots on the part of her relatives. The film articulates Métis women's experience with racism in both current and historical context, and examines the forces that pushed them into the shadows.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
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- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
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- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
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Cast & crew
Directed by Norma Bailey
- Christine WelshSelf
- Carmen RoenspiessGrandma Welsh
- Jessica WallmanChild Christine
- David ZelionkaFather
- Brenda KnollMother
- Jamie SarophimLittle Girls
- Sophia StoneLittle Girls
- Sharon MoberlyWomen
- Debra PiapotWomen
- Robert DuncanSelf (voice)