Divided Loyalties (film)

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Divided Loyalties is a Canadian historical drama television film directed by Mario Azzopardi. It aired on CTV on February 13, 1990. The script was written by Peter Jobin.

The story follows Mohawk leader Joseph Brant, played by Jack Langedijk, and his sister Molly Brant, played by Tantoo Cardinal, as they navigate loyalties to the British and to American allies during the American Revolutionary War. 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 was produced by History Productions, with Gerry Rochon and Tom Gould as producers. John Kim Bell composed the theme, Vic Sarin was the cinematographer, and Tony Lower edited the film. The running time is 102 minutes.

There was some controversy over casting a non-Indigenous actor in the lead role, which drew criticism, though Cardinal said she accepted the part after reviewing the script and believing the project sought to respectfully depict First Nations experiences. Director Azzopardi later disowned the film after Baton Broadcasting edited the original version before it aired.