Establishing shot:
Named locations: Mendo Lake (Lake Mendocino), Coyote Dam, Ukiah (CA), the Russian River, Coyote Valley, Willits (CA), Redwood Forest.
Major themes covered: discuss the art and culture of Pomo Indians
Native activities shown:
Individuals Named: Elsie Allen, Angie Campbell, Grandma Molly and Grandma Lucy (other names are mentioned but they are barely audible)
Native language spoken:
Audible? silent
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Other notes:
Establishing shot:Opens with a map of South America and a description of the Amazon and Rio de la Plata river basins and tributaries that border Paraguay. First live action shot is an extreme long shot, through palm trees and past lush hillsides, of Iguazu Falls.
Named locations: Iguazu Falls (1:10), Itagua (4:01), Asuncion (5:13), Gran Chaco (8:20), Concepcion (15:08), Rio de la Plata, Pilcomayo River, Amazon River, Paraguay River, Parana River.
Establishing shot: Young woman in a medium-close up shot looks at the camera as an interview begins
Named locations: Albuquerque Indian School
Major themes covered: Benefits / Critique of Albuquerque Indian School
Establishing shot: Shot of a blackboard with “Science Biology Biosphere” written on the board in chalk. Camera then zooms out and scans an empty classroom.
Named locations: Albuquerque Indian School
Major themes covered: The education system at Albuquerque Indian School
Establishing shot: Opens with a medium-close up of a woman being interviewed.
Named locations: Albuquerque Indian School
Major themes covered: Discipline at Albuquerque Indian School
Establishing shot: Football player running on the field then throws the ball, which the camera follows, towards a group of football players.
Named locations: Albuquerque Indian School;
Major themes covered: Daily life for students at the Albuquerque Indian School
Establishing shot: Man sitting in center of frame being interviewed, camera zooms to a medium-close up shot. Film begins mid-interview.
Named locations: No named locations
Major themes covered: Different aspects of the educational system
Establishing shot: The film opens with a zoom in on a speaker, with the framing stopping with a medium-close up shot of the speaker.
Named locations: Albuquerque Indian School;
Major themes covered: Inherent sovereignty and the right of the Pueblo Indians to take control of their school system