Warning: This film purports to explain the religion of the Akimel O'odham (Pima) Indian. Most content material is incorrect and reflects the mainstream cultural biases of its time. The title indicates a misunderstanding of petroglyphs and Native belief systems. The narrator's language is condescending and culturally insensitive.
Photography: Roland C. Price
Editor: George Halligan
Musical Score: Lee Zahler
Edited by: Dan Lovins
Consultants: John Adair (Anthropology, Cornell University), Larry Moore (Community Services, Navajo Tribe), and Evon Z. Vogt (Anthropology, Harvard University)
Establishing shot: Camera fades into a black and white scene with a man working on a film reel. The camera tracks this man as he approaches another colleague. [Same establishing shot at 'The Navajo – Part 1]
Edited by: Dan Lovins
Consultants: Dr Ralph Patrick, Research Associate, Washington University; John Adair, Anthropology, Cornell University; Larry Moore, Community Services, Navajo Tribe; and Evon Z. Vogt, Anthropology, Harvard University.
Establishing shot: Camera fades into a black and white Steenback viewer with a man working on a film reel. The camera tracks this man (Hartzell) as he approaches Dr. Patrick.
IMPORTANT CULTURAL WARNINGS FOR CHILDREN AND TRIBAL MEMBERS:
IMPORTANT: 00:00:49-00:00:58 shows wooden effigies that are sacred and not meant to be shown.
IMPORTANT: 00:05:50 Mr. Honanie explains information that uninitiated children should NOT be privy to.
Establishing shot: Film opens overlooking First Mesa, Village of Walpi. The camera then zooms in and focuses on the homes of the Walpi village.