20 Jan 2005
Trudell
A chronicle of legendary Native American poet/activist John Trudell's travels, spoken word performances, and politics.
The Primal Mind
Written and hosted by Jack Marks, an American Jewish author who misrepresented himself as Native American; this PBS documentary examines the differences between Native American and Western cultures, including their views of nature, time, space, art, architecture, and dance.
0h 58min
Top Billed Cast
Jack Marks Self / Jamake Highwater
George Flying Eagle Himself / Eagle Dancer
Jim Trujillo Himself / Eagle Dancer
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