Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child (1986)
This short documentary is a moving tribute to Richard Cardinal, a Métis adolescent who committed suicide in 1984. Taken from his home at the age of 4 due to family problems, he spent the rest of his 17 short years moving in and out of 28 foster homes, group homes and shelters in Alberta. A sensitive, articulate young man, Richard Cardinal left behind a diary upon which this film is based.
Cast
Richard as a Young Boy
Social Worker
Foster Mother
Foster Father
Crew
Director
Writer
Editor
Producer
Producer
Producer
Executive Producer
Director of Photography
Sound
Sound Editor
Sound Editor
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Music
Location Sound Recordist
Assistant Camera
Animation
Title Designer
Music Sound Design and Processing
Music Editor
Production Coordinator
Post Production Coordinator
Administration
Layout Supervisor