# Where to watch The People of the Kattawapiskak River (2012) in the UK

> The People of the Kattawapiskak River (2012) is currently available to stream in the UK on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video or bought from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Last verified on 17 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2012  
**Runtime:** 50 minutes  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 17 May 2026 (2026-05-17T20:20:35.185Z)  

## Synopsis

Alanis Obomsawin’s documentary The People of the Kattawapiskak River exposes the housing crisis faced by 1,700 Cree in Northern Ontario, a situation that led Attawapiskat’s band chief, Theresa Spence, to ask the Canadian Red Cross for help. With the Idle No More movement making front page headlines, this film provides background and context for one aspect of the growing crisis.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Amazon Prime Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20People%20of%20the%20Kattawapiskak%20River&i=instant-video)
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### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream The People of the Kattawapiskak River in the UK?**

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**Is The People of the Kattawapiskak River on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The People of the Kattawapiskak River is currently included with: Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

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## Sources

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