Short film
Discovering American Indian Music
1982 · 24 min
A quiet, educational survey of living musical traditions, more informative than immersive, best suited to attentive viewers curious about cultural heritage.
- Directed by
- Bernard Wilets
- Genres
- Documentary
- Overview
- Showcase people from many tribes of Native Americans who discuss and perform their music. The film concludes with a performance of a modern composition by noted Native American composer Louis W. Ballard. Ballard also served as an advisor on the film in his role as national curriculum specialist for the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs.
- How it feels
- Measured and needs your attention.
- About
- Art, music, identity, race
- Content
- No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.
- Note
- Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown
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- Directed by
- Bernard Wilets
- Genres
- Documentary