Words of Our Ancients
Brief Synopsis
Weaving old film clips, early archival photographs, live cinematography, and interviews with Hopi elders and scholars, this documentary relates the story of the tribe's battle to retain cultural and religious sovereignty amidst the pressures of a growing American influence.
Cast & Crew
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Paige Martinez
Director
Lee Daniel
Cinematographer
Paige Martinez
Producer
Paige Martinez
Screenwriter
Tricia Reidy
Editor
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1994
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
Synopsis
Weaving old film clips, early archival photographs, live cinematography, and interviews with Hopi elders and scholars, this documentary relates the story of the tribe's battle to retain cultural and religious sovereignty amidst the pressures of a growing American influence.
Director
Paige Martinez
Director
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1994
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
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Miscellaneous Notes
Shown at Sundance Film Festival (Native Cinema) in Park City, Utah January 19-29, 1995.
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