(Walker)

Content: Walker is a young Aboriginal foster child whose only playmate is his dog. Jamie is a lonely young white boy who is afraid of dogs, and has some strange ideas about Aboriginal people. Walker ignores the racist jeering and taunting of the bigger boys and reaches out to Jamie. Together, they find friendship and understanding. Walker challenges racist attitudes toward Aboriginal people, and shows how children from different backgrounds can form friendships. This film is part of the Playing Fair series.

Countries:

Canada

Genres:

Drama

Runtime:

14 minutes

Year:

1991

Directors:

Alanis Obomsawin

Production companies:

ONF | NFB

Actors:

Walker

Jamie

Crews:

Associate Producer

Director of Photography

Executive Producer

Writer

Director