Backroads
2000, English. Directed by Shirley Cheechoo.
The Road to Justice Isn't Always Straight
A lawyer returns to her Cree reservation to defend her sister against murder charges.
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 19 January 2000
- Country
- Canada
- Written by
- Shirley Cheechoo
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Backroads runs 83 minutes (1h 23m).
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What movies are like Backroads?
If you liked Backroads, try The Trials of Cate McCall, The Padre, The Young One.
Who directed Backroads?
Backroads (2000) was directed by Shirley Cheechoo and stars Renae Morriseau, Max Martini, Sheila Tousey.