Jordan River Anderson, the Messenger

An eye-opener of what it takes to make a difference in this country.

[A] heart-wrenching albeit hopeful doc...

Our pride has clouded our collective memory of our treatment of the indigenous people.

As in many of her best films, Obomsawin explores the effect of abstract political rules and dull bureaucracy on real people's lives...This is a perfect film to introduce international audiences to Obomsawin's activist cinema.

Obomsawin pays [Jordan] moving tribute for paving the way for other children like him to receive the services they deserve, capping off another strong entry in her rich filmmaking career with the perfect grace note.

What Jordan River Anderson: The Messenger does is expose the flaws in Canada's prized healthcare system in barely over an hour.

The Messenger functions fine as a heartfelt, important PSA, a tribute to Jordan's legacy - but less so as a fleshed-out, layered documentary.

In 65 minutes, numerous issues involved in Indigenous community and government relations are deftly explained to give space to this important fight for basic human rights for Indigenous children.