The spirit of Kuna Yala /

This program is a lively and upbeat portrait of a native people determined to survive the encroachment of the western world. It features the Kuna Indians of Panama's San Blas Islands as they unite to protect their rainforest homeland, Kuna Yala, and the tradition it inspires. Told entirely in t...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: Archipelago Films, Filmakers Library, inc
Other Authors: Todd, Susan, 1960-, Young, Andrew
Format: Video
Language:English
South American Indian
Spanish
Language Notes:This edition in English.
Published: New York, NY : Filmakers Library, 1991, 1990.
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Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:This program is a lively and upbeat portrait of a native people determined to survive the encroachment of the western world. It features the Kuna Indians of Panama's San Blas Islands as they unite to protect their rainforest homeland, Kuna Yala, and the tradition it inspires. Told entirely in the words of the Kunas, the film is a plea to care for the earth from a people who have a deep and intimate relationship with the land.
Item Description:Originally produced as a 16mm film in 1990.
Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (60 min.).
Previously released as DVD.