The Road Forward is an electrifying musical documentary that connects a pivotal moment in Canada’s civil rights history—the beginnings of Indian Nationalism in the 1930s—with the powerful momentum of First Nations activism today. Interviews and musical sequences describe how a tiny movement, the Native Brotherhood and Sisterhood, grew to become a successful voice for change across the country. Visually stunning, The Road Forward seamlessly connects past and present through superbly produced story-songs with soaring vocals, blues, rock, and traditional beats.

Evan Leslie Adams
as Ed Nahanee

Chief Leonard George
as Native Voice Stringer (as Leonard George)

Ronnie Dean Harris
as Native Voice Stringer / George Manuel / Singer / Self

Wayne Lavallee
as Native Voice Stringer / Guitar Player / Singer / Self

Jeremy James Lavallee
as Native Voice Stringer / Fiddle Player / Singer / Self

Stephen E. Miller
as Tom Hurley

Latash Maurice Nahanee
as Native Voice Stringer / Singer & Hand Drummer / Self

Corey Payette
as Native Voice Stringer / Singer & Hand Drummer / Self

Murray Porter
as Native Voice Stringer / Keyboard Player / Singer / Self

Russell Wallace
as Native Voice Stringer / Choir Singer / Hand Drummer / Self