Tracks in the Snow


28m 2000

Brief Synopsis

A personal account of filmmaker Shirley Cheechoo's journey with a group of Cree children and elders from James Bay, Canada. In an effort to raise money for the research of a tragic disease, Cree Leukoencephalopathy, that attacks Cree infants, the group follows a traditional trek along a trapline, li

Cast & Crew

Shirley Cheechoo

Director

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2000

Technical Specs

Duration
28m

Synopsis

A personal account of filmmaker Shirley Cheechoo's journey with a group of Cree children and elders from James Bay, Canada. In an effort to raise money for the research of a tragic disease, Cree Leukoencephalopathy, that attacks Cree infants, the group follows a traditional trek along a trapline, living in the old ways and speaking only Cree.

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2000

Technical Specs

Duration
28m

Quotes

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Shown at Sundance Film Festival (Native Forum) in Park City, Utah January 18-28, 2001.

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