Imagining the Indian: The Fight Against Native American Mascoting

Jan 14, 2021

1h 35m

★ 8.0

Overview

Examining the movement that is ending the use of Native American names, logos, and mascots in the world of sports and beyond.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

The Ciesla Foundation

Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation

San Manuel Band of Mission Indians

Imagining the Indian: The Fight Against Native American Mascoting Trailers

Cast

Self - Interviewee

Kevin Blackistone

Self - Interviewee

Christine Brennan

Self - Interviewee

Joey Clift

Self - Interviewee

Bob Costas

Self - Interviewee

Kevin Gover, Pawnee

Self - Interviewee

Deb Haaland

Self - Interviewee

Joy Harjo

Self - Interviewee

Suzan Shown Harjo

Self - Interviewee

Jerry Izenberg

Self - Interviewee

Derrick Johnson

Self - Interviewee

Bronson Koenig

Self - Interviewee

Marshall McKay

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