The Road Forward

The Road Forward

2017 · 101 min · ★ 9.0 · Documentary, Music

The Road Forward is an electrifying musical documentary that connects a pivotal moment in Canada’s civil rights history—the beginnings of Indian Nationalism in the 1930s—with the powerful momentum of First Nations activism today. Interviews and musical sequences describe how a tiny movement, the Native Brotherhood and Sisterhood, grew to become a successful voice for change across the country. Visually stunning, The Road Forward seamlessly connects past and present through superbly produced story-songs with soaring vocals, blues, rock, and traditional beats.

Directed by Marie Clements · Written by Marie Clements

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Evan Leslie Adams Ed Nahanee
Chief Leonard George Native Voice Stringer (as Leonard George)
Ronnie Dean Harris Native Voice Stringer / George Manuel / Singer / Self
Wayne Lavallee Native Voice Stringer / Guitar Player / Singer / Self
Jeremy James Lavallee Native Voice Stringer / Fiddle Player / Singer / Self
Stephen E. Miller Tom Hurley
Latash Maurice Nahanee Native Voice Stringer / Singer & Hand Drummer / Self
Corey Payette Native Voice Stringer / Singer & Hand Drummer / Self
Murray Porter Native Voice Stringer / Keyboard Player / Singer / Self
Russell Wallace Native Voice Stringer / Choir Singer / Hand Drummer / Self
Patti Allan Maisie Hurley
Glen Andrew Brkich Husband

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