Coming to Light: Edward S. Curtis and the North American Indians


1h 25m 1999

Brief Synopsis

A portrait of the celebrated photographer of Native American life, Edwin S. Curtis, interweaving the story of his life with the results of his work preserving the traditions of the Hopi, Navajo, Cupig, Blackfoot, Blood, Piegan, Suquamish and Kwakiutl tribes.

Film Details

Also Known As
American Masters, Coming to Light: The Edward S. Curtis Project and the North American Indians
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1999
Production Company
Thirteen/Wnet

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 25m

Synopsis

A portrait of the celebrated photographer of Native American life, Edwin S. Curtis, interweaving the story of his life with the results of his work preserving the traditions of the Hopi, Navajo, Cupig, Blackfoot, Blood, Piegan, Suquamish and Kwakiutl tribes.

Film Details

Also Known As
American Masters, Coming to Light: The Edward S. Curtis Project and the North American Indians
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1999
Production Company
Thirteen/Wnet

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 25m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 1999

Released in United States 2000

Released in United States January 2000

Released in United States June 2000

Shown at Florida Film Festival (in competition) June 8-19, 2000.

Seventh Art acquired domestic distribution rights at the 2000 Sundance Film Fetsival.

Released in United States 1999

Released in United States 2000 (Project will be screened digitally at the 2000 Sundance Film Festival.)

Released in United States January 2000 (Shown at Sundance Film Festival (Documentary Competition) January 20-30, 2000.)

Released in United States June 2000 (Shown at Florida Film Festival (in competition) June 8-19, 2000.)