Amisk
1977
Synopsis
In 1973, a group of Montreal citizens organized a festival to raise funds in support of the Cree Indigenous people, who were losing their land because of a local hydroelectric project. Spectacular performances alternate with community meetings where locals talk of their past to defend their future.
Editorial
Testifying to solidarity between diverse groups of people, this rousing film documents a fundraiser that doubles as an absorbing showcase for Indigenous talents. Keep an eye out for Alanis Obomsawin—she’s the woman in red who participates in this joyful event with a beautiful comradely lullaby.
