Alanis Obomsawin
Alanis Obomsawin, is an Abenaki American-Canadian filmmaker, singer, artist, and activist primarily known for her documentary films. Born in New Hampshire, United States and raised primarily in Quebec, Canada, she has written and directed many National Film Board of Canada documentaries on First Nations issues. Obomsawin is a member of Film Fatales independent women filmmakers.
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- Born in
- Grafton County
- Awards
- 🏆 Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal🏆 Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal🏆 Prix Albert-Tessier
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1932
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