The Road Forward
2017
1 h 41 min
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The Road Forward, a musical documentary by Marie Clements, 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. The Road Forward’s stunningly shot musical sequences, performed by an ensemble of some of Canada’s finest vocalists and musicians, seamlessly connect past and present with soaring vocals, blues, rock, and traditional beats. A rousing tribute to the fighters for First Nations rights, a soul-resounding historical experience, and a visceral call to action.
Details
The Road Forward, a musical documentary by Marie Clements, 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. The Road Forward’s stunningly shot musical sequences, performed by an ensemble of some of Canada’s finest vocalists and musicians, seamlessly connect past and present with soaring vocals, blues, rock, and traditional beats. A rousing tribute to the fighters for First Nations rights, a soul-resounding historical experience, and a visceral call to action.
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writerMarie Clements
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directorMarie Clements
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producerShirley Vercruysse
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editorJenn Strom
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composerWayne Lavallee
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director of photographyMike Mckinlay
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production designerJames Boatman
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sound designerTroy Slocum
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costume designerChelsea Graham
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story song castLeonard GeorgeEvan Leslie AdamsRonnie Dean HarrisWayne LavalleeJeremy James LavalleeStephen E. MillerLatash-Maurice NahaneeCorey PayetteMurray PorterRussell WallacePatti AllanGlen Andrew BrkichWilliam J. CroftAmber GeorgesonKimowin LavalleeCheri MaracleJoseph Patrick KeatingShakti HayesMakwa KewistepPawaken Koostachin-ChakasimDelhia NahaneeShekayah Lynn SilveyMichelle St. JohnJennifer Elizabeth KreisbergDoreen ManuelImajyn CardinalRichard E. BrownShamantsut Amanda NahaneeMarissa Nahanee
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documentary subjectEdwin NewmanHenry CliftonLatash-Maurice NahaneeThomas BergerWayne LavalleeRichard E. BrownRussell WallaceJeremy James LavalleeRonnie Dean HarrisMurray PorterCorey PayetteVera NewmanKaren JefferyDelhia NahaneeMoira MovannaMarissa NahaneeCheri MaracleShakti HayesMichelle St. JohnJennifer Elizabeth KreisbergShamantsut Amanda NahaneeDoreen ManuelVicki Lynne GeorgeLorna WilliamsShelby-Lynn DavisMarion EricksonStephanie EricksonMorgan GeorgeKarista OlsonLorretta J. PelletierJoan B. SutherlandJody ThomasAshley WilsonMartha WilsonBonnie Wisla
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associate producerTeri Snelgrove
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production supervisorJennifer Roworth
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studio administratorCarla Jones
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technical coordinatorWes Machnikowski
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production coordinatorKathleen JaymeJustin MahKristyn Stilling
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production managerNick WadeCaroline Coutts
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1st assistant directorKate Weiss
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2nd assistant directorMatthew Tingey
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sound recordistBrent CalkinJeff Henschel
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boom operatorLisa Kolisnyk
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sound assistantDaphne Chung
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assistant production designerAndrew Pommier
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set decoratorRebecca SjongerSancha Alicia Tatlock
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assistant set decoratorHunter CheveldaveGraham TalbotManzoor Ahmed Wani
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head of propsDana Dolezsar
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props assistantKasha Toolsee
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1st assistant cameraLukas FournierWes MachnikowskiMargot Guirado
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2nd assistant cameraMikael BidardOdessa Shuquaya
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2nd camera operatorJared Brendan BoyceDaniel Rocque
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digital technicianGeorge Faulkner
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key gripOwen Stambuck
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gafferPaul T. Murakami
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grip / electric swingTerrance Azzuolo
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movement coachWendy Gorling
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script supervisorNisha Platzer
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wardrobe assistantKevin EadeMika Laulainen
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hairAshley Seymour
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makeupAshley Seymour
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hairstylistMagdalena Kelly
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hair assistantKeesha Dawson-Harrison
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makeup assistantKeesha Dawson-Harrison
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location managerNick WadeOdessa Shuquaya
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location scoutRachael Dudley
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location assistantApril JohnsonKassia O'Connor
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craft serviceStefan A. Skoronski
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researcherThanh NguyenAmanda BurkeMary DohertySandra MendenhallPaula SawadskyPaloma Hazel Pacheco
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transcriptionTracy Sitter
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stills photographerRosamond Norbury
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production assistantColin Van LoonRichard WilsonMilena Salazar
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story editorPaula Danckert
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extras castingRosemary A. Georgeson
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community coordinatorJanet Rogers
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visual effects supervisorJenn Strom
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animation supervisorJenn Strom
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animatorPrajay MehtaElisa CheeJenny BreukelmanJenn Strom
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visual effects artistJenn StromBun LeeTrevor GentJenny Breukelman
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storyboard artistLauren Budd
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online editorSerge Verreault
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re-recording mixerJean Paul Vialard
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marketing managerLeslie Stafford
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publicistKatja De Bock
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executive producerShirley Vercruysse
Education
Ages 15 to 18
History and Citizenship Education - Civil Rights and Freedoms
Indigenous Studies - History/Politics
Indigenous Studies - Identity/Society
Indigenous Studies - Issues and Contemporary Challenges
Comment on the filmmaker’s decision to make The Road Forward a musical documentary. Discuss why the publication The Native Voice was considered so unusual and innovative for its time. Indigenous youth are often considered “at risk youth” when they are actually “culturally deprived youth.” Explain what strategies can effect changes in the education of Indigenous youth. Identify what the Constitution Express was and explain its significance in the history of Indigenous activism. What are the key concerns in Indigenous activism today?
