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Jordan River Anderson, the Messenger

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A young boy's permanent lifelong hospitalization with a rare genetic disorder causes a political fight.

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Peter Howell Toronto Star 09/11/2019
3/4
An eye-opener of what it takes to make a difference in this country. Go to Full Review Kate Taylor Globe and Mail 09/07/2019
3/4
[A] heart-wrenching albeit hopeful doc... Go to Full Review Carey-Ann Pawsey Orca Sound 11/24/2019
4/5
Our pride has clouded our collective memory of our treatment of the indigenous people. Go to Full Review Brett Pardy Seventh Row 09/20/2019
As in many of her best films, Obomsawin explores the effect of abstract political rules and dull bureaucracy on real people's lives...This is a perfect film to introduce international audiences to Obomsawin's activist cinema. Go to Full Review Tomas Trussow The Lonely Film Critic 09/13/2019
4/5
Obomsawin pays [Jordan] moving tribute for paving the way for other children like him to receive the services they deserve, capping off another strong entry in her rich filmmaking career with the perfect grace note. Go to Full Review Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies 09/12/2019
3.5/5
What Jordan River Anderson: The Messenger does is expose the flaws in Canada's prized healthcare system in barely over an hour. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Alanis Obomsawin

Director

Alanis Obomsawin

Narrator

Stefanie Wiens

Actor

Cindy Blackstock

Actor

Alanis Obomsawin

Writer

Alanis Obomsawin

Producer

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Synopsis A young boy's permanent lifelong hospitalization with a rare genetic disorder causes a political fight.
Director
Alanis Obomsawin
Producer
Alanis Obomsawin
Screenwriter
Alanis Obomsawin
Production Co
National Film Board of Canada (NFB)
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 20, 2020
Runtime
1h 5m