Unconquered: Allan Houser and the Legacy of One Apache Family (2008)

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In decades past, Native American artists who wanted to sell to mainstream collectors had little choice but to create predictable, Hollywood-style western scenes. Then came a generation of painters and sculptors led by Allan Houser (or Haozous), a Chiricahua Apache artist with no interest in stereotyped imagery and a belief that his own rich heritage was compatible with modernist ideas and techniques. Narrated by actor Val Kilmer and originally commissioned as part of an exhibit of Houser’s work at the Oklahoma History Center, this program depicts the artist’s tribal ancestry, his rise to regional and national acclaim, and the continuing success of his sons as they expand upon and depart from their father’s achievements. Key works are documented, as is Houser’s tenure at the Santa Fe–based Institute of American Indian Arts.

Director: Bryan Beasley
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 33 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Kays Al-Atrakchi
Cinematography: Bill Sloggatt
Editing: Gregory Strom
Production: Inasmuch Foundation, Oklahoma Historical Society, Six 14 Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

artwork, apache nation, native american, art, sculptor, indigenous community, documentary film, apache

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Unconquered: Allan Houser and the Legacy of One Apache Family about?
In decades past, Native American artists who wanted to sell to mainstream collectors had little choice but to create predictable, Hollywood-style western scenes. Then came a generation of painters and sculptors led by Allan Houser (or Haozous), a Chiricahua Apache artist with no interest in stereotyped imagery and a belief that his own rich heritage was compatible with modernist ideas and techniques. Narrated by actor Val Kilmer and originally commissioned as part of an exhibit of Houser’s work at the Oklahoma History Center, this program depicts the artist’s tribal ancestry, his rise to regional and national acclaim, and the continuing success of his sons as they expand upon and depart from their father’s achievements. Key works are documented, as is Houser’s tenure at the Santa Fe–based Institute of American Indian Arts.
Who directed Unconquered: Allan Houser and the Legacy of One Apache Family?
Unconquered: Allan Houser and the Legacy of One Apache Family was directed by Bryan Beasley.
Who stars in Unconquered: Allan Houser and the Legacy of One Apache Family?
Unconquered: Allan Houser and the Legacy of One Apache Family stars Val Kilmer, Allan Houser.
How long is Unconquered: Allan Houser and the Legacy of One Apache Family?
Unconquered: Allan Houser and the Legacy of One Apache Family has a runtime of 33m (33 minutes).
What genre is Unconquered: Allan Houser and the Legacy of One Apache Family?
Unconquered: Allan Houser and the Legacy of One Apache Family is a Documentary, History film.
Where was Unconquered: Allan Houser and the Legacy of One Apache Family produced?
Unconquered: Allan Houser and the Legacy of One Apache Family was produced in United States of America.