Children of the long-beaked bird

United States, 1976

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The lifestyle of American Crow Indians living on reservations and preserving their traditions. In particular, the film follows the daily activities of Dominic Old Elk, the great-grandson of George Armstrong, Custer’s Indian scout. Suitable for upper primary and lower secondary levels.

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Credits

co-director

Amanda K. Fox

Burton K. Fox

John Hoskyns-Abrahall

producer

Peter F. Davis

production company

Bullfrog Films

Sveriges television

Duration

00:29:00:00

Production places

United States

Production dates

1976

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

506844

Language

English

Subject categories

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Indians of North America

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Indians of North America - Reservations

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Indians of North America - Rites and ceremonies

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Indians of North America - Social life and customs

Childrens Films

Childrens Films → Children 12+

Childrens Films → Children 6-12

Documentary

Documentary → Documentary films - United States

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Indians of North America - Reservations

Educational & Instructional

Educational & Instructional → Instructional

History → Indians of North America - Reservations

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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