Ishi's Return (2016)
The story of Ishi, who became known as the "last wild Indian" when, at about 50 years of age, he wandered out of the woods in Oroville, Cal., in 1911. He died five years later; and his brain was sent to the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.. Eighty years later, however, his descendants successfully fought to have his remains repatriated to his ancestral home.
Director: Chris Eyre
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 27 min
Release Date: October 26, 2016
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ishi's Return about?
- The story of Ishi, who became known as the "last wild Indian" when, at about 50 years of age, he wandered out of the woods in Oroville, Cal., in 1911. He died five years later; and his brain was sent to the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.. Eighty years later, however, his descendants successfully fought to have his remains repatriated to his ancestral home.
- Who directed Ishi's Return?
- Ishi's Return was directed by Chris Eyre.
- How long is Ishi's Return?
- Ishi's Return has a runtime of 27m (27 minutes).
- What genre is Ishi's Return?
- Ishi's Return is a Documentary film.