Winter Count

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Released January 01, 1976

Overview

"This film, narrated by an elderly woman, shows how Oglala Sioux pictorially recorded their calendar histories on buffalo hides, called 'winter counts.'" (US National Archives). Directed, produced, and edited by Oscar-nominated editor, Stephen E. Rivkin. The film was made with the Young Filmmaker Bicentennial Grant provided by the United States Information Agency.

Runtime

0h 7m


Origin Country

United States


Original Language

English


Original Title

Winter Count


Status

Released


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    Production Companies

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      United States Information Agency (USIA)

      United States

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