Ishi: The Last of His Kind


60m 1999

Brief Synopsis

Profile of a Native American named Ishi, the last of the Uhanis tribe to survive. In 1911, Ishi became known nationwide through newspaper stories and was photographed, filmed and recorded. The program explores how Ishi survived his early existance and what his life was like as a walking symbol.

Film Details

Also Known As
In Search of History (03/10/99)
Genre
Documentary
Historical
Release Date
1999

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

Synopsis

Profile of a Native American named Ishi, the last of the Uhanis tribe to survive. In 1911, Ishi became known nationwide through newspaper stories and was photographed, filmed and recorded. The program explores how Ishi survived his early existance and what his life was like as a walking symbol.

Film Details

Also Known As
In Search of History (03/10/99)
Genre
Documentary
Historical
Release Date
1999

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

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