Women in the Shadows
Jan 01, 1991 · 56m
Director
Norma BaileyOverview
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.
Cast of Women in the Shadows
Crew of Women in the Shadows
Norma BaileyDirector
Christine WelshWriter, Producer- Signe JohanssonProducer
- Ginny StikemanExecutive Producer
- Tony SnowsillExecutive Producer
- James JeffreyDirector of Photography
- Lara MazurEditor
- Marion MillsCasting
- Michael DrabotGaffer
- Charles LavackCamera Production Assistant
- Debra RurakSound Editor
- Denise BraggProduction Office Coordinator, Production Assistant
- Shar CarrickProps
- Kate HamertonProduction Assistant
- Rob BarrowStill Photographer
- David HusbySound
- Wayne McConnellAdditional Photography
- Alison GraceDialogue Editor
- Ellen RutterLocation Manager
- Michael McGeeAdditional Sound Re-Recordist
About Women in the Shadows
What is Women in the Shadows about?
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.
When was Women in the Shadows released?
Women in the Shadows was released on January 1, 1991.
How long is Women in the Shadows?
Women in the Shadows runs 56 minutes.
Who directed Women in the Shadows?
Women in the Shadows was directed by Norma Bailey.
Who is in the cast of Women in the Shadows?
The cast of Women in the Shadows includes Christine Welsh (Self), Carmen Roenspiess (Grandma Welsh), Jessica Wallman (Child Christine), David Zelionka (Father) and Brenda Knoll (Mother).