Is the Crown at war with us?
2003
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Synopsis
In the summer of 2000, federal fishery officers appeared to wage war on the Mi'gmaq fishermen of Burnt Church, New Brunswick. Why would officials of the Canadian government attack citizens for exercising rights that had been affirmed by the highest court in the land? Alanis Obomsawin casts her nets into history to provide a context for the events on Miramichi Bay.
Is the Crown at war with us? (2003) is a 1h 36min documentary feature film by Alanis Obomsawin. In the summer of 2000, federal fishery officers appeared to wage war on the Mi'gmaq fishermen of Burnt Church, New Br...
Facts
Original language
English
Festival History
- Genie Awards 2003 generic
