Is the Crown at war with us?
2003·96 min
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.
Genres:
Documentary
Original Title
Is the Crown at war with us?
Original Language
English
Production Country
Canada
Release Date
09/13/2003
Is the Crown at war with us?
2003·96 min
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.
Genres:
Documentary
Original Title
Is the Crown at war with us?
Original Language
English
Production Country
Canada
Release Date
09/13/2003
Posters
Crew
Info
Is the Crown at war with us?
Released
2003-09-13
en
Canada
