Our Dear Sisters (1975)
• January 1st, 1975 • 0h 14min
Documentary
Overview
Alanis Obomsawin, a North American Indian who earns her living by singing and making films, is the mother of an adopted child. She talks about her life, her people, and her responsibilities as a single parent. Her observations shake some of our cultural assumptions.
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