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Little Caughnawaga: To Brooklyn and Back
Little Caughnawaga: To Brooklyn and Back

Little Caughnawaga: To Brooklyn and Back

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Documentary

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For over 50 years, the Kahnawake Mohawks, of Quebec, Canada occupied a 10 square block area in the North Gowanus section of Brooklyn, which became known as Little Caughnawaga. The men, skilled ironworkers, came to New York in search of work and brought their wives, children and often, extended family with them. The story of the Mohawk ironworkers is an important one and is one that has been told and continues to be told through documentaries, newspaper and magazine articles. Yet the stories of Kahnawake Mohawk women who lived in Brooklyn have gone untold.

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Budget

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

57 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

01 January 2008

Country

Canada

Cast

Reaghan Tarbell

Reaghan Tarbell

Self - Narrator (voice)

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