The Pass System is a Canadian documentary film released in 2015, focusing on the former Canadian government policy known as thepass system, which enforced the segregation ofFirst Nations people on their reserves.
The film was extensively researched, directed, and produced by Alex Williams, with narration provided byTantoo Cardinal.James Cullingham served as the executive producer, andCris Derksen composed the music for the documentary.
With the generous support of theCanada Council for the Arts, theOntario Arts Council, the Toronto Arts Council, and the community, the film was produced in association with Tamarack Productions. Its premiere took place inVancouver,British Columbia, as part of the 2015Vancouver International Film Festival.
The Pass System initially aired on theAboriginal Peoples Television Network on April 13, 2016. Subsequently, it was broadcast by theCanadian Broadcasting Corporation's main network on June 19, 2016, at 1 p.m.[1][2][3]
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