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FILMS
Especially for Kids
May 22, 2009–August 30, 2009
10:30 a.m. and 11:45 a.m.
Daily
Saturday, May 16, 2009
11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m.
New York
The Screening Room
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Tainá–Kan, The Big Star (2005, 16 min.) Brazil. Adriana Figueiredo. A traditional tale of the Karaja Indians of Brazil tells a story of Tainá–Kan, the big star Venus, who comes to earth as a man and gives the gift of agriculture. In Portuguese with English subtitles.
The Legend of Quillwork Girl and her Seven Star Brothers (2003, 14 min.) U.S. Steve Barron. This Cheyenne legend about a skillful girl and her brothers explains how the Big Dipper originated. This selection from the award-winning feature Dreamkeeper is shown courtesy of Hallmark Entertainment.
Letter from an Apache (1983, 12 min.) U.S. Barbara Wilk. An animated film tells the remarkable story of Carlos Montezuma, or Wassajah, who became one of the first American Indian medical doctors.
Maq and the Spirit of the Woods (2006, 8 min.) Canada. Phyllis Grant (Mi'kmaq). A gentle elder—the spirit of the woods—teaches Maq to appreciate his own special gifts.
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SPECIAL PROGRAMS
NATIVE SKATE JAM
Friday, July 3, 2009
12 noon and 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 4, 2009
12 noon and 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
12 noon and 2:00 p.m.
Washington DC
Potomac Atrium
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Watch the up-and-coming skateboarders of Native America jam out on a mini-ramp and demonstrate why skating is fast becoming the most popular sport in Indian Country. 30 minutes, all ages welcome. Watch the Native Skate Jam webcast, live from the Potomac Atrium July 3–5 http://www.americanindian.si.edu/webcasts
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FILMS
Daily Screening–THIS LAND IS ME
July 1, 2009–July 31, 2009
12:30 & 3:30 p,m.
Daily
Washington DC
Rasmuson Theater, First Level
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Alcatraz Is Not an Island
(2000, 60 min.) Director: James M. Fortier (Métis/Ojibwe)
The 1969-71 occupation of Alcatraz Island was a watershed in American history. The tumultuous days of "Red Power" live again in occupation footage and interviews with participants.
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FILMS
Selections from the 2009 Native American Film+Video Festival: Romance!
June 8, 2009–July 6, 2009
Daily at 1 & 3 p.m. and on Thursdays at 5:30 p.m.
Daily
New York
The Screening Room
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All programs are subject to change. Real Love (2007, 4 min.) U.S. Donavan Seschillie (Navajo) and Deidra Peaches (Navajo). Produced by Shelby Ray (Navajo). A film asks the question, "Can paper bags love?"
The Hand Drum (2008, 12 min.) U.S. Stephanie Painter (Washoe/Shoshone/Oneida). Produced by the Institute for American Indian Arts Summer Television and Film. Workshop. A young Native man tries to get the girl of his dreams the only way he knows how—the traditional way—using his songs and hand drum.
Good Looking (2007, 21 min.) Canada.Joseph Lazare (Mohawk). Executive Producer: Laura J. Milliken (Ojibwe). Producer: James Kinistino (Saulteaux).A struggling young actor finally lands a role. Unfortunately, it's as a bimbo in a zombie film. Now she must decide: take the part or maintain her self-respect.
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