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The Road Forward

20171h 41mMarie Clements
IMDb 9.3

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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.

DocumentaryMusic
DrumsGenerationalIndigenous CommunityActivismMusic

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What is The Road Forward (2017) 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.…

Who stars in The Road Forward?

The Road Forward stars 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). The film was directed by Marie Clements.

How long is The Road Forward?

The Road Forward has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2017.

Is The Road Forward worth watching?

The Road Forward holds an IMDb rating of 9.3/10. Fans of Documentary, Music are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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