A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Release Date:
January 1, 1991
Original Title:
Walker
Genres:
Drama
Production Companies:
ONF | NFB
Production Countries:
Canada
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 14
Walker is a young Aboriginal foster child whose only playmate is his dog. Jamie is a lonely young white boy who is afraid of dogs, and has some strange ideas about Aboriginal people. Walker ignores the racist jeering and taunting of the bigger boys and reaches out to Jamie. Together, they find friendship and understanding. Walker challenges racist attitudes toward Aboriginal people, and shows how children from different backgrounds can form friendships. This film is part of the Playing Fair series.
Associate Producer:
Geeta Sondhi
Director:
Alanis Obomsawin
Director of Photography:
Susan Trow
Editor:
MeiYen Chan
Executive Producer:
Colin Neale
Music:
Mack MacKenzie
Producer:
Penny Ritco
Wolf Koenig
Script:
Beatrice Mosionier
Sound:
Ismaƫl Cordeiro
Writer:
Beatrice Mosionier
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