French Man, Native Son

199726 min 45 secFilm: Documentaire

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Réalisation: Monika Ille

Production: Gilles PéloquinColette Blanchard

When 16-year-old Jean-Luc Battuz met Lonnie and Theresa Selam's family on the Yakima Reservation in Washington State, he immediately felt he was where he belonged. Over a decade later they would adopt him as their son, and he would move to British Columbia in order to live near them. Though he is white and European, Jean-Luc's affinity with the spiritual values of North American Native cultures drew him into a relationship with the Selam family. French Man, Native Son recounts the unique exchange between Jean-Luc, now 28, and his adoptive parents. He will always retain his original heritage, even while actively participating in the life, responsibilities, and traditions of the family who have welcomed him into their lives.

Catégories de sujets


  • Famille > Adoption et Familles d'accueilFamilles autochtones
  • Diversité culturelle et Multiculturalisme > Expérience de l'immigrationRelations interculturelles et Autochtones
  • Peuples autochtones hors du Canada > États-Unis
  • Pays étrangers > États-Unis
  • Société > Jeunes, 18-35 ans
  • Vision du monde, croyance, spiritualité – Philosophie et idéologie > Cérémonies, rituels, traditions
  • Rôles et relations > Vie familiale et éducation des enfantsIdentité autochtone
  • Peuples autochtones de l’Amérique du Nord > Yakimas

Générique


réalisateur
Monika Ille
producteur associé
Gilles Péloquin
producteur
Colette Blanchard
caméra
René Sioui Labelle
son
Philippe Scultéty
montage
Suzanne Allard
montage sonore
Robert Poirier
ré-enregistrement
Shelley Craig
enregistrement de la musique
Louis Hone
musique
Martin Savaria
André Gauthier
participation
Jean-Luc Battuz
Lonnie, Sr. Selam
Theresa Selam
Tracy Selam
Loren Selam
Shelian Selam