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Trick or Treaty?

"The Fight for Justice"

September 4, 2014 1h 25m

Originally released in 2014. Trick or Treaty? is a documentary film. directed by Alanis Obomsawin. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Alanis Obomsawin

Synopsis

Legendary Canadian documentarian Alanis Obomsawin digs into the tangled history of Treaty 9 — the infamous 1905 agreement wherein First Nations communities relinquished sovereignty over their traditional territories — to reveal the deceptions and distortions which the document has been subjected to by successive governments seeking to deprive Canada’s First Peoples of their lands.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 4, 2014 11 years ago
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Runtime 1h 25m 85 minutes total
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Language English Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Trick or Treaty? about?

Legendary Canadian documentarian Alanis Obomsawin digs into the tangled history of Treaty 9 — the infamous 1905 agreement wherein First Nations communities relinquished sovereignty over their tra...

Who directed Trick or Treaty??

Trick or Treaty? was directed by Alanis Obomsawin.

How long is Trick or Treaty??

Trick or Treaty? has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).

When was Trick or Treaty? released?

Trick or Treaty? was released on September 4, 2014 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Trick or Treaty??

The main cast of Trick or Treaty? includes Alanis Obomsawin.