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Foster Child

5.0198743mMovieDocumentary

Gil Cardinal searches for his natural family and an understanding of the circumstances that led to his becoming a foster child. An important figure in the history of Canadian Indigenous filmmaking, Gil Cardinal was born to a Métis mother…

DirectorGil Cardinal
ProducersJerry Krepakevich·Tom Radford

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NFBNFBKnowledge NetworkKnowledge Network
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Gil Cardinal

GC
Gil Cardinal
Himself
DC
Don Cardinal
Himself

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Foster Child — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Foster Child?

Foster Child is streaming on NFB and Knowledge Network in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Foster Child on Netflix?

No, Foster Child is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on NFB and Knowledge Network.

Is Foster Child on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Foster Child isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on NFB and Knowledge Network instead.

Where can I watch Foster Child for free?

Foster Child is available to stream free (with ads) on NFB and Knowledge Network in Canada.