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This feature-length documentary recounts the events that surrounded and led to the Oka Crisis of the summer of 1990. The film focuses on the Mohawk territory of Kahnawake, in Quebec, but also reflects on the relationship between Canada and Indigneous peoples at a particular time in history.

1992, 104 min 34 s

Oka: Behind the Barricade

Bronze Apple Award
National Educational Media Network Competition
May 18 to 23 1993, Oakland - USA

Best Documentary Feature Film Award
Annual American Indian Film Festival
November 12 to 15 1992, San Francisco - USA