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Supai Indian

Establishing shot: Camera centers on a man in a cowboy hat leading a horse towards the camera. A flowing waterfall can be seen behind the horse, as well as several tall trees, and a path leading to the river.
Named locations: Cataract Canyon, Arizona; Post Office of Supai, Arizona (sign 4m 28s);
Major themes covered: The daily life of the Supai Indian.

The Apache Indian

Establishing shot: Ancestral homelands of the Apache make up the establishing shot. There is a group of Apache on the right, a mother and her small children. The White Mountains can be seen in the center background. A traditional wickiup can be seen to the left.
Named locations: White Mountains, Arizona;
Major themes covered: The daily life of the Apache Indian; Apache puberty ceremonies

Apache

Establishing shot: Camera focuses on a road sign that reads “Apache;” this frame then cuts to several Apache men dressed in ceremonial Ga'an attire at a dance. The men have paint on their bodies and wear large ceremonial crowns. One man wears a full head mask.
Named locations: the Southwest; Cochise (sign); Apache County (sign); El Cochise Motel (sign); Cochise Stronghold (sign); Apache Stronghold Memorial Park, Arizona; White Mountains, eastern Arizona;

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