The Road Forward (2017)

  • G
  • 04/30/2017 (CA)
  • Documentary, Music
  • 1h 41m

Overview

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.

Marie Clements

Director, Writer

Cast

Evan Leslie Adams's headshot

Evan Leslie Adams

Ed Nahanee
Chief Leonard George's headshot

Chief Leonard George

Native Voice Stringer (as Leonard George)
Ronnie Dean Harris's headshot

Ronnie Dean Harris

Native Voice Stringer / George Manuel / Singer / Self
Wayne Lavallee's headshot

Wayne Lavallee

Native Voice Stringer / Guitar Player / Singer / Self
Jeremy James Lavallee's headshot

Jeremy James Lavallee

Native Voice Stringer / Fiddle Player / Singer / Self
Stephen E. Miller's headshot

Stephen E. Miller

Tom Hurley
Latash Maurice Nahanee's headshot

Latash Maurice Nahanee

Native Voice Stringer / Singer & Hand Drummer / Self
Corey Payette's headshot

Corey Payette

Native Voice Stringer / Singer & Hand Drummer / Self

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