The Pass System (film)

The Pass System is a 2015 Canadian documentary film about the pass system, a former Canadian government policy in which First Nations people were kept segregated on their reserves. The film is directed by Alex Williams, narrated by Tantoo Cardinal and was executive produced by James Cullingham for his company, Tamarack Productions. The film premiered in Vancouver, B.C. during the 2015 Vancouver International Film Festival.[1][2][3]

References

  1. ↑ Benjoe, Kerry (November 26, 2015). "First Nation reserves prior to 1960s were 'open-air prisons,' says Saskatoon filmmaker behind The Pass System". Leader-Post (Postmedia Network). Retrieved 13 December 2015.
  2. ↑ Deerchild, Rosanna (November 29, 2015). "The pass system: another dark secret in Canadian history". Unreserved (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation). Retrieved 13 December 2015.
  3. ↑ "The Pass System". VIFF. Retrieved 13 December 2015.

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