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Is the Crown at war with us?

Is the Crown at war with us?

Genres

Documentary

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In the summer of 2000, federal fishery officers appeared to wage war on the Mi'gmaq fishermen of Burnt Church, New Brunswick. Why would officials of the Canadian government attack citizens for exercising rights that had been affirmed by the highest court in the land? Alanis Obomsawin casts her nets into history to provide a context for the events on Miramichi Bay.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

96 mins

Rating

6.5/10

Release Date

13 September 2003

Country

Canada

Cast

Alanis Obomsawin

Alanis Obomsawin

Narrator (voice)

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