Never shying away from controversy, Alanis Obomsawins films have played a critical role in exposing ongoing systemic bias toward Indigenous populationsfrom fishing rights and education to health care and treaty violations. Obomsawin is also a graphic artist, and she incorporates her often dream-inspired etchings and prints into many of her films. The book includes illuminating essays exploring Obomsawins practice and mission as well as personal commentary from collaborators, archival material, and photographs from the filmmakers personal life and professional practice. As Obomsawin approaches her ninth decade of lifefifth behind the camerathis beautifully illustrated record of her astounding body of work is an inspiring celebration of the power of film to change the course of history.

ABOUTALANIS OBOMSAWIN

One of todays most important documentary filmmakers, Alanis Obomsawin has dedicated her lifes work to shining a light on the injustices experienced by Canadas Indigenous peoples. This retrospective monograph features an extensive interview with Obomsawin and includes images and written reflections on her entire career, including her most recent series devoted to the rights of Indigenous children.

Edited byRichard William Hill,Hila PelegandHaus der Kulturen der Welt
Contributions byKarrmen Crey, Richard Fung, Monika Kin Gagnon, Candice Hopkins, Jessica L. Horton, Elizabeth Povinelli, Lisa Steele, and Jesse Wente

340 pages
9.75 x 12inches
ISBN 9781550548990
Hardcover
Prestel
2022