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Incident at Restigouche

1984 · Movie · 46 min · ★ 7.3

Documentary

June 11 and 20, 1981. The Quebec Provincial Police raid Restigouche Reserve, Quebec. At issue are the salmon-fishing rights of the Mi’kmaq. With salmon a traditional source of food and income for the Mi’kmaq, the Quebec government’s decision arouses both dismay and anger in the community.

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Details
Original title
Les Événements de Restigouche
Years
1984
Release date
1984-01-01
Language
French
Runtime
46 min
TMDB rating
7.3/10 (3 votes)

Themes

  • indigenous
  • woman director
  • first nations
  • fishing rights

Cast & crew

Directed by Alanis Obomsawin