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Jordan River Anderson, The Messenger

8.020191h 5mMovieDocumentary

The story of a young boy forced to spend all five years of his short life in hospital while the federal and provincial governments argued over which was responsible for his care, as well as the long struggle of Indigenous activists to…

DirectorAlanis Obomsawin
WriterAlanis Obomsawin
ProducersAnnette Clarke·Alanis Obomsawin

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Not available in India
Streaming in 25 other countries

Jordan River Anderson, The Messenger isn't on any streaming service in India right now, but it's available in Antigua & Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados and 21 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Alanis Obomsawin

AOAlanis Obomsawin
Alanis Obomsawin
Narrator (voice)
JA
Jordan River Anderson
Self (archive footage)
CB
Cindy Blackstock
Self
EA
Ernest Anderson
Self - Jordan's father
SW
Stefanie Wiens
Self - Occupational therapist

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Jordan River Anderson, The Messenger — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Jordan River Anderson, The Messenger?

Jordan River Anderson, The Messenger isn't on any streaming service in India yet, but it's available in Antigua & Barbuda, Australia and Barbados and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Jordan River Anderson, The Messenger on Netflix?

No, Jordan River Anderson, The Messenger is not on Netflix in India as of September 2026.

Is Jordan River Anderson, The Messenger on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Jordan River Anderson, The Messenger isn't on Amazon Prime Video in India right now.

Where can I watch Jordan River Anderson, The Messenger for free?

Jordan River Anderson, The Messenger isn't streaming in India yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.