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1) The Trail of Tears: Cherokee legacy

Publisher

Rich-Heape Films

Pub. Date

2006

Language

English

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Depicts the forced relocation of the Cherokee Indians that resulted in the deaths of most of the young and old Cherokee, and about one quarter of their total population.

2) When the mountains tremble

Publisher

Docurama ; distr. by New Video Group

Pub. Date

2004

Language

English

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This groundbreaking Sundance Award winner about the Guatamalan human rights struggle is a powerful and exhilarating film that tells the true story of Rigoberta Menchu, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize.

3) A place called Chiapas

Pub. Date

c2005

Language

Español

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Documentary about the Zapatista uprising in Chiapas, Mexico.

4) Utopia

Publisher

Bullfrog Films

Pub. Date

[2014]

Language

English

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Utopia is an epic production by the Emmy and Bafta winning film-maker and journalist John Pilger. Utopia is a vast region in northern Australia and home to the oldest human presence on earth. 'This film is a journey into that secret country,' says John Pilger in Utopia. 'It will describe not only the uniqueness of the first Australians, but their trail of tears and betrayal and resistance - from one utopia to another'. Pilger begins his journey...

5) Trail of tears: a Native American documentary collection

Publisher

Mill Creek Entertainment

Pub. Date

c2009

Language

English

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Trail of tears : Cherokee legacy: Documents the forced removal in 1838 of the Cherokee Nation from the southeastern United States to Oklahoma. Shows the suffering endured by the Cherokees as they lost their land and the difficult conditions they endured on the trail. Describes how thousands of Cherokees died during the Trail of Tears, nearly a quarter of the nation, including most of their children and elders. Black Indians: Explores issues of racial...

6) Russell Means: Lakota warrior

Pub. Date

2015

Language

English

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Russell Means reflects on his early years, leaving his home on the 'Rez' during WWII so that his father could work on the military ships in California. He speaks candidly about racism, the ignorance of mainstream society, and Hollywood's portrayal of American Indians, which all led to his push to break out of the stereotypical bondage that he fought so hard against.