Alanis Obomsawin - Actor Profile

Alanis Obomsawin

Directing
Updated: Apr 20, 2026
28Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 31, 1932
Birth Place: Lebanon, New Hampshire, USA

About Alanis Obomsawin

Alanis Obomsawin, OC (born August 31, 1932) is a Canadian filmmaker of Abenaki descent. Born in New Hampshire, and raised primarily in Quebec, she has produced and directed many National Film Board of Canada documentaries on First Nations culture and history. Description above from the Wikipedia article Alanis Obomsawin, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Alanis Obomsawin Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Alanis Obomsawin reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 28 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Alanis Obomsawin's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 39% of Alanis Obomsawin's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Jordan River Anderson, The Messenger, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Alanis Obomsawin Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Alanis Obomsawin's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Alanis Obomsawin has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 My Friend the Green Horse Narrator Flop Similar →
2023 Bones of Crows TRC Film Director Hit Similar →
2022 Bill Reid Remembers Self - Narrator (voice) Flop Similar →
2021 Le grand solstice Self Flop Similar →
2021 Mary Two-Axe Earley: I Am Indian Again Self Super Hit Similar →
2019 Jordan River Anderson, The Messenger Narrator (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2019 Merata: How Mum Decolonised the Screen Self Hit Similar →
2018 The Devil's Share Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2017 Walking Is Medicine Narrator (voice) Flop Similar →
2016 Heritage Minutes: Kenojuak Ashevak Narrator (voice) Flop Similar →
2014 Trick or Treaty? Narrator Flop Similar →
2014 Documenting John Grierson - Flop Similar →
2014 Making Movie History: Alanis Obomsawin Self Flop Similar →
2013 Heritage Minutes: Queenston Heights Narrator Flop Similar →
2010 Waseteg Narrator Flop Similar →
2008 Capturing Reality Self Average Similar →
2008 Dream Magic Self Flop Similar →
2003 Is the Crown at war with us? Narrator (voice) Hit Similar →
2000 Rocks at Whiskey Trench Self - Narrator (voice) Average Similar →
1993 Kanehsatake, 270 Years of Resistance Narrator (voice) Hit Similar →
1984 Incident at Restigouche Narrator Super Hit Similar →
1980 Canada Vignettes: June in Povungnituk - Quebec Arctic Narrator Flop Similar →
1979 Sounds From Our People: Gabriel Goes to the City Narrator Flop Similar →
1977 Mother of Many Children Narrator (voice) Hit Similar →
1977 Amisk - Hit Similar →
1975 Eliza's Horoscope Indian Maiden Flop Similar →
1975 Our Dear Sisters Self Flop Similar →
1971 Christmas at Moose Factory Narrator (voice) Super Hit Similar →

Alanis Obomsawin - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Alanis Obomsawin?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Alanis Obomsawin is "Jordan River Anderson, The Messenger" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Alanis Obomsawin acted in?

Alanis Obomsawin has been featured in at least 28 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Alanis Obomsawin?

Other notable films include "Christmas at Moose Factory", "The Devil's Share", and "Mary Two-Axe Earley: I Am Indian Again".

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