Gil Cardinal
Canadian filmmaker (1950-2015)
Gilbert Joseph "Gil" Cardinal was a Canadian filmmaker of Métis descent. Born in Edmonton in 1950, and placed in a foster home at the age of two, Cardinal only discovered his Métis roots while making his documentary Foster Child. This 1987 National Film Board of Canada (NFB) film received over 10 international film awards, including a Gemini Award for best direction for a documentary program, following its broadcast on CBC's Man Alive series.
Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 4 films (1978–1990) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field.
| Year ▲ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Festival 78 | |||||
| 1984 | Children of alcohol ▶ | Gil Cardinal | 18 min | |||
| 1987 | Foster Child ▶ | Gil Cardinal | 43 min | |||
| 1990 | THE SPIRIT WITHIN ▶ | Gil Cardinal, Wil Campbell | 51 min |