Freedom Road: Youth Oshkaadiziig

McLeod, Angelina, (film director.). Smith, Alicia, (film producer.). Christensen, David, (film producer.). National Film Board of Canada (Montreal), (film producer.).

Summary: Shoal Lake 40 youth share what it's like to be forced to live away from their close-knit families and community to attend high school in Kenora, Ontario. The community's school provides courses up to the Grade 8 level only, so there are no other options for young people who want to continue their education. Some of the young men are able to work on the construction of the road, a rare opportunity to have a good job in the community. The pride of the youth in doing this work is palpable, and they express the gratification that comes with providing safety for their Elders and opportunities for future generations. Despite the systemic and personal racism they've already experienced, Freedom Road gives the youth a sense of optimism and instills hope in them for the future of their community and their own ability to contribute.

Record details

Physical Description: 1 streaming video (14 min., 14 sec.) : sound
remote
access
Publisher: Montreal : National Film Board of Canada, 2019.
Copyright: ©2019

Content descriptions

General Note:	Indigenous filmmaker.
Restrictions on Access Note:	No restrictions.
Creation/Production Credits Note:	Writer, Angelina McLeod ; director, Angelina McLeod ; producer, Alicia Smith ; executive producer, David Christensen ; picture editor, Erika MacPherson ; director of photography, Tyler Funk ; location sound recordist, Charlene Moore ; sound design, Anita Lubosch ; sound mix, Bruce Little.
Participant or Performer Note:	Featuring, Harley Gutknecht, JT Bruyere, Jonelle Bruyere.
Date/Time and Place of an Event Note:	Recorded 2019.
Target Audience Note:	13-18.
System Details Note:	Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Source of Description Note:	Description based on online resource; title from title screen (National Film Board of Canada, viewed 2023-04-05).