| Divided Loyalties | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama |
| Written by | Peter Jobin |
| Directed by | Mario Azzopardi |
| Starring | Jack Langedijk Tantoo Cardinal |
| Theme music composer | John Kim Bell |
| Country of origin | Canada |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Producers | Gerry Rochon Tom Gould |
| Cinematography | Vic Sarin |
| Editor | Tony Lower |
| Running time | 102 minutes |
| Production company | History Productions |
| Original release | |
| Network | CTV |
| Release |
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Divided Loyalties is a Canadian historical drama television film, directed by Mario Azzopardi and broadcast by CTV in 1990.[1] The film stars Jack Langedijk as Mohawk leader Joseph Brant, portraying his "divided loyalties" between British and American allies during the American Revolutionary War, and Tantoo Cardinal as his sister Molly Brant.[2]
The cast also includes Denis Lacroix, Chris Wiggins, Robert Bidaman, John Bourgeois, Jon Granik, Yvan Labelle, Dale Wilson, Lisa LaCroix, Raoul Trujillo, August Schellenberg, Neil Dainard, George Touliatos, Kennetch Charlette, Richard Maracle, Vern Harper and Troy Martin.
The film faced some criticism for casting the non-indigenous Langedijk in the lead, with Cardinal admitting that she had reservations about appearing in the film on that basis, but stating that she decided to accept the role after carefully examining the script and concluding that it represented a sincere effort to respectfully depict the First Nations experience.[2] Azzopardi, however, disowned the film after Baton Broadcasting deemed its original edit not broadcast-worthy, and re-edited it in advance of the broadcast.[3]
The film was broadcast by CTV on February 13, 1990.[4]
Awards and nominations
| Award | Year | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gemini Awards | 1990 | Best Television Movie | Gerry Rochon, Tom Gould | Nominated | [5] |
| Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series | Jack Langedijk | Nominated | |||
| Best Photography in a Dramatic Program or Series | Vic Sarin | Nominated | |||
| Best Sound in a Dramatic Program or Series | David Appleby, Wayne Griffin, David Evans, Paul Massey, Steve Joles | Won | [6] |
References
- ↑ Antonia Zerbisias, "Divided Loyalties uncovers roots of 'old Indian feeling'". Toronto Star, February 11, 1990.
- 1 2 Mike Boone, "Brant saga lives up to its potential in CTV blockbuster". Montreal Gazette, February 13, 1990.
- ↑ John Haslett Cuff, "Director, producers at loggerheads over final edit of Divided Loyalties". The Globe and Mail, February 3, 1990.
- ↑ Lee Bacchus, "'Our' history reeks of Hollywood". The Province, February 14, 1990.
- ↑ Christopher Harris, "E.N.G., Avonlea top Gemini nominees: Awards in 54 categories will be handed out Dec. 2-4". The Globe and Mail, October 24, 1990.
- ↑ Bill Anderson, "Gemini ceremony honors 'foot soldiers' of TV". Ottawa Citizen, December 3, 1990.
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