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Alex Morgan
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5 min ago
★★★★★4/5

Just finished watching this. Visuals were stunning but the pacing felt a bit off in the second half. Still worth a watch!

+4
Daniel Cooper
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2 days ago
★★★★★2/5

I don't get the hype. The plot was predictable and the characters felt flat. It seems like style over substance to me. Maybe I missed something, but I was bored throughout.

+142
Priya Sharma
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15 days ago
★★★★★5/5

An absolute masterpiece. The director managed to weave complex themes into a compelling narrative without it feeling forced. The cinematography is some of the best I've seen in years. Truly a cinematic experience that stays with you.

Women in the Shadows
8.0
0h 56m

Women in the Shadows

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.

Top Cast

Christine Welsh

Christine Welsh

Self

Carmen Roenspiess

Carmen Roenspiess

Grandma Welsh

Jessica Wallman

Jessica Wallman

Child Christine

David Zelionka

David Zelionka

Father

Brenda Knoll

Brenda Knoll

Mother

Jamie Sarophim

Jamie Sarophim

Little Girls

Sophia Stone

Sophia Stone

Little Girls

Sharon Moberly

Sharon Moberly

Women

Debra Piapot

Debra Piapot

Women

Robert Duncan

Robert Duncan

Self (voice)

Awards & Recognition

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Overview

Women in the Shadows (1991) is rated ⭐ 8/10.
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.

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