Our Spirits Don't Speak English: Indian Boarding School (2008)
This compelling documentary feature gives the Native American perspective on Indian Boarding Schools and uncovers the dark history of U.S. Government policy which took Indian children from their homes, forced them into boarding schools, and enacted a policy of educating them in the ways of Western Society. This award-winning film gives a voice to the countless Indian children forced through a system designed to strip them of their Native American culture, heritage, and traditions.
Director: Chip Richie
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: March 22, 2008
Cast
- Gaylen Ross - Self
- August Schellenberg - Narrator (voice)
Screenplay
- Karl Tipre (Story)
- Dan Agent
Cinematography: Chip Richie
Editing: Robert J. Castaldo
Production: Rich-Heape Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
boarding school, native american, racism, first nations, white supremacy, social politics, cultural genocide
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Our Spirits Don't Speak English: Indian Boarding School about?
- This compelling documentary feature gives the Native American perspective on Indian Boarding Schools and uncovers the dark history of U.S. Government policy which took Indian children from their homes, forced them into boarding schools, and enacted a policy of educating them in the ways of Western Society. This award-winning film gives a voice to the countless Indian children forced through a system designed to strip them of their Native American culture, heritage, and traditions.
- Who directed Our Spirits Don't Speak English: Indian Boarding School?
- Our Spirits Don't Speak English: Indian Boarding School was directed by Chip Richie.
- Who stars in Our Spirits Don't Speak English: Indian Boarding School?
- Our Spirits Don't Speak English: Indian Boarding School stars Gaylen Ross, August Schellenberg.
- How long is Our Spirits Don't Speak English: Indian Boarding School?
- Our Spirits Don't Speak English: Indian Boarding School has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is Our Spirits Don't Speak English: Indian Boarding School?
- Our Spirits Don't Speak English: Indian Boarding School is a Documentary film.
- Where was Our Spirits Don't Speak English: Indian Boarding School produced?
- Our Spirits Don't Speak English: Indian Boarding School was produced in United States of America.