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Imagining the Indian: The Fight Against Native American Mascoting

Imagining the Indian: The Fight Against Native American Mascoting

2021•1h 35m•8.0/10
Documentary

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🎬TMDb
8.0/10(1)

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

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Production

The Ciesla Foundation, Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation, San Manuel Band of Mission Indians

Language

EN

Status

Released

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Cast

Kevin Blackistone

Self - Interviewee

Christine Brennan

Self - Interviewee

Joey Clift

Joey Clift

Self - Interviewee

Bob Costas

Bob Costas

Self - Interviewee

Kevin Gover, Pawnee

Self - Interviewee

Deb Haaland

Deb Haaland

Self - Interviewee

Joy Harjo

Joy Harjo

Self - Interviewee

Suzan Shown Harjo

Suzan Shown Harjo

Self - Interviewee

Jerry Izenberg

Self - Interviewee

Derrick Johnson

Self - Interviewee

Bronson Koenig

Self - Interviewee

Marshall McKay

Self - Interviewee

Billy Mills

Self - Interviewee

Mary Kathryn Nagle

Mary Kathryn Nagle

Self - Interviewee

Eleanor Holmes Norton

Eleanor Holmes Norton

Self - Interviewee

Jamie Raskin

Jamie Raskin

Self - Interviewee

Delanna Studi

Delanna Studi

Self - Interviewee

Mike Wise

Self - Interviewee

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