The Oka Crisis in July of 1990 was a critical moment in Canadian history and a turning point for Indigenous affairs. That summer, the small Quebec community was thrust into the international spotlight when members of the Mohawk Nation blocked access to reserve lands that the predominantly white community of Oka wanted to develop into a golf course.
Master filmmaker Alanis Obomsawin spent 78 nail-biting days filming the armed stand-off. This powerful documentary takes you right to the heart of the action, painting a sensitive and deeply affecting portrait of the people behind the barricades.

Winner of several awards from film festivals around the world, including the Toronto International Film Festival’s Best Canadian Feature Film prize in 1993.