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Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child

1986·Movie
29min
78
GreatGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Coming of Age8

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History, everyday modern life, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout characters and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

This short documentary is a moving tribute to Richard Cardinal, a Métis adolescent who committed suicide in 1984. Taken from his home at the age of 4 due to family problems, he spent the rest of his 17 short years moving in and out of 28 foster homes, group homes and shelters in Alberta. A sensitive, articulate young man, Richard Cardinal left behind a diary upon which this film is based.
Metis ChildFoster CareChild SuicideSocial InjusticeIndigenous IssuesDocumentary ShortDiary AdaptationCanadian Cinema

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Is Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 7.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child rated?

Suicide themes

Content advisories: suicide themes.

How long is Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child?

0 h 29 min

Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child runs 0 h 29 min.

Is Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child?

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