| Jordan River Anderson, the Messenger | |
|---|---|
 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Alanis Obomsawin |
| Written by | Alanis Obomsawin |
| Produced by | Alanis Obomsawin |
| Narrated by | Alanis Obomsawin |
| Edited by | Alison Burns |
| Music by | Lauren Bélec Michel Dubeau |
| Distributed by | National Film Board of Canada |
Release date | |
Running time | 65 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
Jordan River Anderson, the Messenger is a 2019 Canadian documentary film directed by Alanis Obomsawin.[2] The film profiles Jordan River Anderson, a young boy from the Norway House Cree Nation in Manitoba whose permanent lifelong hospitalization with a rare genetic disorder caused a political fight between the provincial and federal governments over the cost of his medical care, resulting in the establishment of the new Jordan's Principle around equity of access to health and social services for First Nations children.[3]
The film premiered at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival.[4] At the 2019 Vancouver International Film Festival, the film won the award for Best Canadian Documentary.[5] As of October 2021, 100% of the eight critical reviews compiled on Rotten Tomatoes are positive, with an average rating of 7.4/10.[6]
References
- ↑ "Jordan River Anderson, the Messenger".
- ↑ Peter Howell, "Indigenous films highlight Canadian slate at TIFF 2019". Toronto Star, July 31, 2019.
- ↑ "Alberta government signs Jordan's Principle agreement with feds, First Nations group". Global News. 16 November 2018.
- ↑ Barry Hertz, "TIFF 2019: Toronto festival’s Canadian lineup a mix of familiar faces, exciting rookies and a starring role for David Cronenberg". The Globe and Mail, July 31, 2019.
- ↑ Pat Mullen, "‘Jordan River Anderson’ Named Top Canadian Doc at VIFF". Point of View, October 6, 2019.
- ↑ "Jordan River Anderson, the Messenger (2019)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
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