Incident at Restigouche
Originally released in 1984. Incident at Restigouche is a documentary film. directed by Alanis Obomsawin. At just 46 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Alanis Obomsawin
Synopsis
Incident at Restigouche is a 1984 documentary film by Alanis Obomsawin, chronicling a series of two raids on the Listuguj Mi'gmaq First Nation (Restigouche) by the Sûreté du Québec in 1981, as part of the efforts of the Quebec government to impose new restrictions on Native salmon fishermen. Incident at Restigouche delves into the history behind the Quebec Provincial Police (QPP) raids on the Restigouche Reserve on June 11 and 20, 1981. The Quebec government had decided to restrict fishing, resulting in anger among the Micmac Indians as salmon was traditionally an important source of food and income. Using a combination of documents, news clips, photographs and interviews, this powerful film provides an in-depth investigation into the history-making raids that put justice on trial.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1984
42 years ago
Runtime
0h 46m
46 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (2 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- ONF | NFB
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Incident at Restigouche about?
Incident at Restigouche is a 1984 documentary film by Alanis Obomsawin, chronicling a series of two raids on the Listuguj Mi'gmaq First Nation (Restigouche) by the Sûreté du Québec in 1981, as p...
Who directed Incident at Restigouche?
Incident at Restigouche was directed by Alanis Obomsawin.
How long is Incident at Restigouche?
Incident at Restigouche has a runtime of 0 hours and 46 minutes (46 minutes total).
When was Incident at Restigouche released?
Incident at Restigouche was released on January 1, 1984 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Incident at Restigouche?
The main cast of Incident at Restigouche includes Alanis Obomsawin.