Indian America: A Gift from the Past (1994)
In 1970 a storm uncovers an ancient whaling village called Ozette which had been buried some 500 years ago by a massive mudslide. The resulting excavation brings new knowledge of the past important to both the Makah Indians, living on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington and for the historical record of Native Americans in the Pacific Northwest.
Director: Karen Thomas
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 58 min
Release Date: October 19, 1994
Cast
- Wes Studi - Self - Narrator (voice)
Screenplay
Music: Mark Adler
Editing: Penny Trams
Production: Media Resource Associates
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
native american, washington state, archaeological dig, archeology, makah
More Films by Director: Karen Thomas
More Films in Genre: Documentary, History
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Indian America: A Gift from the Past about?
- In 1970 a storm uncovers an ancient whaling village called Ozette which had been buried some 500 years ago by a massive mudslide. The resulting excavation brings new knowledge of the past important to both the Makah Indians, living on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington and for the historical record of Native Americans in the Pacific Northwest.
- Who directed Indian America: A Gift from the Past?
- Indian America: A Gift from the Past was directed by Karen Thomas.
- Who stars in Indian America: A Gift from the Past?
- Indian America: A Gift from the Past stars Wes Studi.
- How long is Indian America: A Gift from the Past?
- Indian America: A Gift from the Past has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
- What genre is Indian America: A Gift from the Past?
- Indian America: A Gift from the Past is a Documentary, History film.
- Where was Indian America: A Gift from the Past produced?
- Indian America: A Gift from the Past was produced in United States of America.