Indian America: A Gift From the Past
Brief Synopsis
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Documentary about the discovery of a Makah Indian village in Washington state, engulfed by a mud slide over 500 years ago. The excavation presents the most complete picture of Native American life at the time and has changed the lives of the Makah people today. Uses archival film of the excavations,
Cast & Crew
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Karen Thomas
Director
Wes Studi
Narrator
Mark Adler
Music
Robin Cutler
Producer
Robin Cutler
Writer
Robin Cutler
Executive Producer
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
Historical
Release Date
1994
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
Synopsis
Documentary about the discovery of a Makah Indian village in Washington state, engulfed by a mud slide over 500 years ago. The excavation presents the most complete picture of Native American life at the time and has changed the lives of the Makah people today. Uses archival film of the excavations, interviews, animation, three-foot-high marionettes, and artifacts.
Director
Karen Thomas
Director
Cast
Wes Studi
Narrator
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
Historical
Release Date
1994
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
