Alanis Obomsawin: Biography, Facts and Career
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Alanis Obomsawin, (born August 31, 1932) is an Abenaki American-Canadian filmmaker, singer, artist, and activist primarily known for her documentary films. Born in New Hampshire, United States, and raised primarily in Quebec, Canada, she has written and directed many National Film Board of Canada documentaries on First Nations issues. Obomsawin is a member of Film Fatales group of independent women filmmakers. Her best known documentary is Kanehsatake: 270 Years of Resistance, regarding the 1990 Oka Crisis in Quebec.
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- Full name: Alanis Obomsawin
- Born: 1932-08-31
- Nationality: Canada
- Known as: Musician
- Wikidata ID: Q637195
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Who is Alanis Obomsawin?
Alanis Obomsawin, (born August 31, 1932) is an Abenaki American-Canadian filmmaker, singer, artist, and activist primarily known for her documentary films.
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Alanis Obomsawin is Canada.
When was Alanis Obomsawin born?
Alanis Obomsawin was born on 1932-08-31.
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