The History of the Luiseño People (1993)

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Based on his ever-changing performance Indian Tails, this video features Luna sitting alone in his darkened room in front of the TV on Christmas Eve. As he sits, he calls friends, family and ex-lovers, excusing himself from all their celebrations. Luna tells us, "In the work there is a thin line between what is fictional and what is non-fiction, and what is real emotion and what is art. … There is a cultural element where I let (or seem to let) people in on American Indian cultures. There are also elements in the work about American culture that everyone can identify with, and that makes for an understanding that we are all more alike than different."

Director: Isaac Artenstein
Genre: Documentary, Drama
Runtime: 27 min
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Cinematography: Charles Landon
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Isaac Artenstein
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The History of the Luiseño People about?
Based on his ever-changing performance Indian Tails, this video features Luna sitting alone in his darkened room in front of the TV on Christmas Eve. As he sits, he calls friends, family and ex-lovers, excusing himself from all their celebrations. Luna tells us, "In the work there is a thin line between what is fictional and what is non-fiction, and what is real emotion and what is art. … There is a cultural element where I let (or seem to let) people in on American Indian cultures. There are also elements in the work about American culture that everyone can identify with, and that makes for an understanding that we are all more alike than different."
Who directed The History of the Luiseño People?
The History of the Luiseño People was directed by Isaac Artenstein.
Who stars in The History of the Luiseño People?
The History of the Luiseño People stars James Luna.
How long is The History of the Luiseño People?
The History of the Luiseño People has a runtime of 27m (27 minutes).
What genre is The History of the Luiseño People?
The History of the Luiseño People is a Documentary, Drama film.
Where was The History of the Luiseño People produced?
The History of the Luiseño People was produced in United States of America.