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Our Dear Sisters

197514mMovieDocumentary

Alanis Obomsawin, a North American Indian who earns her living by singing and making films, is the mother of an adopted child. She talks about her life, her people, and her responsibilities as a single parent. Her observations shake some of our cultural assumptions.

DirectorKathleen Shannon
ProducersKathleen Shannon·Len Chatwin

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Kathleen Shannon

AOAlanis Obomsawin
Alanis Obomsawin
Self

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Our Dear Sisters — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Our Dear Sisters?

Our Dear Sisters is streaming on NFB in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Our Dear Sisters on Netflix?

No, Our Dear Sisters is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on NFB.

Is Our Dear Sisters on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Our Dear Sisters isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on NFB instead.

Where can I watch Our Dear Sisters for free?

Our Dear Sisters is available to stream free (with ads) on NFB in Canada.