The Road Forward
2017, English. Directed by Marie Clements.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Marie ClementsDirector
- 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
Details
- Released
- 30 April 2017
- Country
- Canada
- Written by
- Marie Clements
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The Road Forward runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
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The Road Forward isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 4 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Road Forward?
If you liked The Road Forward, try Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger, Western Stars, OLIVIA RODRIGO: driving home 2 u (a SOUR film).
Who directed The Road Forward?
The Road Forward (2017) was directed by Marie Clements and stars Evan Leslie Adams, Chief Leonard George, Ronnie Dean Harris.