Honorable Nations (1990)

For 99 years, the residents of Salamanca, N.Y., have rented the land under their homes for an average of $1/year form the Seneca Indians, under the terms of a lease imposed by Congress. Now, as the lease is about to expire, a century of bad business must be renegotiated. Chana Gazit and David Steward's film captures the unfolding drama as the survival of an American town and justice for the Senecas appear to be in conflict.

Director: David Steward, Chana Gazit
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 67 min
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Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Honorable Nations about?
For 99 years, the residents of Salamanca, N.Y., have rented the land under their homes for an average of $1/year form the Seneca Indians, under the terms of a lease imposed by Congress. Now, as the lease is about to expire, a century of bad business must be renegotiated. Chana Gazit and David Steward's film captures the unfolding drama as the survival of an American town and justice for the Senecas appear to be in conflict.
Who directed Honorable Nations?
Honorable Nations was directed by David Steward, Chana Gazit.
How long is Honorable Nations?
Honorable Nations has a runtime of 1h 7m (67 minutes).
What genre is Honorable Nations?
Honorable Nations is a Documentary film.