Description |
1 videodisc (47 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.. |
Series |
Ancient civilizations |
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Ancient civilizations.
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System Details |
DVD format. |
Performer |
Narrator, Penny Mahon. |
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Executive producers, Bob Carruthers, Gary Russell, Geoff Kempin ; camera, Jeremy Freeston, Tim Jones ; editors, Bob Rootes, Chris Gormlie. |
Summary |
Explores the many similarities among tribal nations, including a profound respect for nature, myth, and tradition; matriarchal governance; a communal lifestyle; a belief in an afterlife; and the use of pictographs, symbols, and patterns rather than an alphabet-based language. Also features brief scenes of re-created warfare: the French and Iroquois vs. the British as a part of the Seven Years' War, and the Sioux and Cheyenne vs. the U.S. Cavalry at Little Big Horn. Discusses the Native Americans' near-extinction brought on by contact with non-indigenous peoples, and the renewal of Native American culture by present generations. |
Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
Local Subject |
Indigenous peoples -- North America -- History.
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Subject |
Indians of North America.
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United States -- Civilization -- To 1783.
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Indians of North America -- History.
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Local Subject |
Indigenous peoples -- North America.
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Added Author |
Mulphin, Sophie.
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Tovell, Vanessa.
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Carruthers, Bob.
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Mahon, Penny.
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Eagle Rock Entertainment.
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Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm)
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Music No. |
FFH 8693 Films for the Humanities & Sciences |
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