Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb9.3/10
2 audience votes
Key crew
- Wayne LavalleeOriginal Music Composer
- Marie ClementsDirector
- Marie ClementsWriter
Cast
- Evan Leslie AdamsEd Nahanee
- Chief Leonard GeorgeNative Voice Stringer (as Leonard George)
- Ronnie Dean HarrisNative Voice Stringer / George Manuel / Singer / Self
- Wayne LavalleeNative Voice Stringer / Guitar Player / Singer / Self
- Jeremy James LavalleeNative Voice Stringer / Fiddle Player / Singer / Self
- Stephen E. MillerTom Hurley
- Latash Maurice NahaneeNative Voice Stringer / Singer & Hand Drummer / Self
- Corey PayetteNative Voice Stringer / Singer & Hand Drummer / Self
- Murray PorterNative Voice Stringer / Keyboard Player / Singer / Self
- Russell WallaceNative Voice Stringer / Choir Singer / Hand Drummer / Self
- Patti AllanMaisie Hurley
- Glen Andrew BrkichHusband
Themes
drumsgenerationalindigenous communityactivismmusic