Legacy in Limbo
Brief Synopsis
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A documentary examining the vast collection of the Museum of the American Indian, and the controversy surrounding its search for a new home. At present, the museum, situated in a high-crime neighborhood in New York City and housed in facilities too small for its artifacts, is running out of money.
Cast & Crew
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Tom Gee
Director
Buffy Sainte-marie
Narration
Paul Lewis
Producer
Paul Lewis
Writer
Christopher Zimmerman
Executive Producer
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1987
Production Company
Wxxi
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
Synopsis
A documentary examining the vast collection of the Museum of the American Indian, and the controversy surrounding its search for a new home. At present, the museum, situated in a high-crime neighborhood in New York City and housed in facilities too small for its artifacts, is running out of money. A Texas billionaire, H. Ross Perot offered to rescue the museum on the condition that it be relocated to Dallas. New York officials rose in arms against the idea of the relocation. The program focuses on all sides of the controversy, stressing through it all the critical need of a new home for the great collection.
Director
Tom Gee
Director
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1987
Production Company
Wxxi
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
