Retirement isn't on the horizon for Alanis Obomsawin, even at 93

On this episode of Face to Face: Alanis Obomsawin Meeting Alanis Obomsawin in the theatre that bears her name at the National Film Board's head office felt both natural and fitting, especially since she still makes a point of coming into the office a few days a week. Over the years, she has credited work for keeping her young. However, sitting down here with APTN News, Obomsawin added that children are what keeps her going. Before being a documentary filmmaker, Obomsawin sang. This brought her into classrooms around the country. She always requested that teachers send her drawings that the children may have done after her visits and they have obliged. • • • APTN National News, our stories told our way. Visit our website for more: Hear more APTN News podcasts:

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Retirement isn't on the horizon for Alanis Obomsawin, even at 93 is an episode from Face To Face by APTN.

This episode is 25:15 long.

This episode was published on Jan 14, 2026.

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