The Native Americans
Description
This program explores the many similarities among tribal nations, including a profound respect for nature, myth, and tradition; matriarchal governance; a communal lifestyle; a belief in an afterlife; and the use of pictographs, symbols, and patterns rather than an alphabet-based language. Also featured are brief scenes of re-created warfare: the French and Iroquois vs. the British as a part of the Seven Years' War and the Sioux and Cheyenne vs. the U.S. cavalry at Little Bighorn. The Native Americans' near-extinction-brought on by contact with non-indigenous peoples-is discussed, along with the renewal of Native American culture demonstrated by present generations.
Runtime
47 min
Series
Subjects
- Art, Classical (40)
- Civilization, Ancient (344)
- Indians of North America (388)
- Ancient, art (28)
- Arts, Medieval (24)
Genre
Date of Publication
[2005], c1996
Database
Films on Demand
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