American Indians: Yesterday and Today

Illustrates differences of three major American Indian tribes: the Shoshone-Paiute from California; the Northern Cheyenne from Montana; and the Seneca from New York. Discusses the histories and modern lifestyle of each tribe., American Indians - Yesterday and Today Distributed by FilmFair Communications; 10621 Magnolia Blvd; North Hollywood; CA; 91601 ; Tel. (800)423-2461 (818)985-0244 FAX(818)980-8492DC: FLMFR Produced by FilmFair Communications; 10621 Magnolia Blvd; North Hollywood; CA; 91601 ; Tel. (800)423-2461 (818)985-0244 FAX(818)980-8492PC: FLMFR Year published 1982 Grade Level: P I J Distributed on media: 1 videocassette (19 min.), 1/2 in.; 1 videocassette (u-matic) (19 min.), 3/4 in.; 1 film reel (19 min.), 16 mm. Color?Color Length: 19 MIN Library of Congress Registration 82-700325 Description: Shows the different backgrounds, history and culture among three American Indian tribes, with actor-narrator Ned Romero discussing the similarities and differences. Focuses on a young Shoshone-Paiute man from California, an elderly northern Cheyenne man from Montana and a young Seneca woman from New York State who tell about the history and modern lifestyles of their tribes. Topics: Indians-Of-North-America-History; Indians-Of-North-America-Social-Conditions; Indians-of-North-America-Juvenile-films