Finding Dawn facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Finding Dawn |
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| Directed by | Christine Welsh |
| Studio | National Film Board of Canada |
| Distributed by | National Film Board of Canada Women Make Movies |
| Release date(s) | 2006 |
| Running time | 73 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
Finding Dawn is a powerful documentary film from 2006. It was made by Métis filmmaker Christine Welsh. The film explores the stories of many Indigenous women in Canada. These women have gone missing or faced violence over the past 30 years. The movie helps people understand this important issue.
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Exploring the Stories of Missing Women
The film begins by sharing the story of Dawn Crey. She was one of about 60 women who disappeared from a part of Vancouver called the Downtown Eastside. About one-third of these women were Indigenous. The film introduces us to Dawn's sister and brother. They take part in the yearly Women's Memorial March in Vancouver. This march remembers all the women who have gone missing.
The Highway of Tears
The film then moves to British Columbia's Highway 16. This road is sadly known as the Highway of Tears. It runs between Prince Rupert, British Columbia and Prince George, British Columbia. The movie looks at the story of Ramona Wilson. She was one of nine women who went missing or were found dead along this road since the 1990s. Most of these women were Indigenous.
Searching for Answers in Saskatoon
Christine Welsh also filmed in Saskatoon. Here, a woman named Daleen Kay Bosse disappeared in 2004. She went missing in May, but a police investigation did not start until the next January. In the film, Daleen’s parents and friends share their struggles. They talk about how hard it was to get the Saskatoon police to take Daleen’s disappearance seriously.
Voices for Change
The film includes interviews with important Indigenous rights activists. These include Janice Acoose and Fay Blaney. They share their thoughts on the issue.
About the Filmmaker
Christine Welsh has been making films for over 30 years. She has produced, written, and directed many movies. She is also a professor at the University of Victoria. There, she teaches about Indigenous women’s studies and indigenous cinema.
Film's Impact
Finding Dawn has made a big difference. Another documentary from 2015, called Highway of Tears, mentions it. It notes how much Finding Dawn affected Indigenous viewers.
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