Movie Description

Walking is Medicine

(2017)

Overview

The Nishiyuu walkers made the trek from Whapmagoostui in Quebec to Ottawa, a 1,600-kilometre journey whose roots date back millennia. At the heart of legendary director Alanis Obomsawin’s latest short documentary, her 51st film in 50 years of filmmaking, is the idea of walking as activism, as well as a symbol of decolonization and an embrace of the traditional.

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Original TitleWalking is Medicine

Status Released

Release Information

  • 2017-11-28

Original Language

Runtime 00h 05m

Production CompaniesCBC,ONF | NFB

Genres

  • Documentary