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The Road Forward (2017)

Movie ★ 9.0 101 min

Documentary Music

The Road Forward is an electrifying musical documentary that connects a pivotal moment in Canada’s civil rights history—the beginnings of Indian Nationalism in the 1930s—with the powerful momentum of First Nations activism today. Interviews and musical sequences describe how a tiny movement, the Native Brotherhood and Sisterhood, grew to become a successful voice for change across the country. Visually stunning, The Road Forward seamlessly connects past and present through superbly produced story-songs with soaring vocals, blues, rock, and traditional beats.

Marie Clements Director Marie Clements Writer

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Released
April 30, 2017
Runtime
101 min
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tt6850078
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Cast

Evan Leslie Adams Ed Nahanee Chief Leonard George Native Voice Stringer (as Leonard George) Ronnie Dean Harris Native Voice Stringer / George Manuel / Singer / Self Wayne Lavallee Native Voice Stringer / Guitar Player / Singer / Self Jeremy James Lavallee Native Voice Stringer / Fiddle Player / Singer / Self Stephen E. Miller Stephen E. Miller Tom Hurley Latash Maurice Nahanee Native Voice Stringer / Singer & Hand Drummer / Self Corey Payette Native Voice Stringer / Singer & Hand Drummer / Self Murray Porter Native Voice Stringer / Keyboard Player / Singer / Self Russell Wallace Native Voice Stringer / Choir Singer / Hand Drummer / Self Patti Allan Maisie Hurley Glen Andrew Brkich Husband Bill Croft Bill Croft Hotel Manager (as William J Croft) Amber Georgeson Daughter Kimowin Lavallee Daughter Cheri Maracle Cheri Maracle Mother / Singer / Self Joseph Patrick Keating Restaurant Manager Shakti Hayes Choir Singer / Singer / Self

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Road Forward about?
The Road Forward is an electrifying musical documentary that connects a pivotal moment in Canada’s civil rights history—the beginnings of Indian Nationalism in the 1930s—with the powerful momentum of First Nations activism today. Interviews and musical sequences describe how a tiny movement, the Native Brotherhood and Sisterhood, grew to become a successful voice for change across the country. Visually stunning, The Road Forward seamlessly connects past and present through superbly produced story-songs with soaring vocals, blues, rock, and traditional beats.
Who directed The Road Forward?
The Road Forward was directed by Marie Clements.
Who stars in The Road Forward?
The Road Forward stars Evan Leslie Adams, Chief Leonard George, Ronnie Dean Harris, Wayne Lavallee.
When was The Road Forward released?
The Road Forward is a 2017 documentary, music film.
Where can I watch The Road Forward?
You can watch The Road Forward with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.