The Road Forward

2017 · 1h 41m · ★ 9.0

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.

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Cast

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Evan Leslie Adams

Ed Nahanee

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Chief Leonard George

Native Voice Stringer (as Leonard George)

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Ronnie Dean Harris

Native Voice Stringer / George Manuel / Singer / Self

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Wayne Lavallee

Native Voice Stringer / Guitar Player / Singer / Self

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Jeremy James Lavallee

Native Voice Stringer / Fiddle Player / Singer / Self

Stephen E. Miller

Tom Hurley

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Latash Maurice Nahanee

Native Voice Stringer / Singer & Hand Drummer / Self

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Corey Payette

Native Voice Stringer / Singer & Hand Drummer / Self

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Murray Porter

Native Voice Stringer / Keyboard Player / Singer / Self

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Russell Wallace

Native Voice Stringer / Choir Singer / Hand Drummer / Self

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Patti Allan

Maisie Hurley

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Glen Andrew Brkich

Husband