Colonization Road (2016) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

Released in 2016, Colonization Road is a documentaire film directed by Michelle St. John, running about 49 minutes.

What it’s about. In towns throughout Ontario, there are startling reminders of the colonization of Indigenous territories and the displacement of First Nations people. Anishinaabe comedian and activist Ryan McMahon takes us to his hometown of Fort Frances and down its main drag, which is called Colonization Road. Similar streets have similar names in towns and cities across the province, direct reminders of the Public Lands Act of 1853 and its severe impact on First Nations, their treaties and their land in the name of “Canadian settlement.” On his journey through Ontario, McMahon explores the history of these roads, meets with settlers in solidarity and raises significant questions about “reconciliation” and what it means to “decolonize.”

Who’s in it. Colonization Road stars Ryan McMahon as self.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Colonization Road page.

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