Old Believers

Duration: 30

Year Published: 1981

Creator: producer, director, writer, Margaret Hixon.

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Credits: Hixon, Margaret.; Dawson, Harry.; Stewart, John.; Bunker, Elizabeth.; Clarke, William.; University of California (System). Extension Media Center.

Description: Credits and running time taken from print.; Copyright notice: c1981 Margaret Hixon.; Pacific Film Archive collection; non-circulating. CUY.; Camera, Harry Dawson, John Stewart ; editor, Harry Dawson.; Narrators, Elizabeth Bunker, William Clarke.; Shows how the Russian Old Believers of Oregon's Willamette Valley have preserved their way of life. Observes how, as two families prepare for a wedding and its community celebration, religious ritual intertwines with a rich folk tradition. Shows crafts such as needlework and card weaving. Filmed in Oregon 1979-1980.; PFA 1612-01-13001. D0004; PFA 1612-01-15548. D0320 donation 2004/05/12 CBPF; PFA 1612-01-15549. D0320 donation 2004/05/12 CBPF; PFA 1612-01-13001. CONDITION NOTE: Last checked: 2007/05 /01 Very good color. Few scratches in beginning of film that become heavier in the middle. Good to very good condition. CONDITION NOTE: Last checked: 2007/07/02 Same.; PFA 1612-01-15548. CONDITION NOTE: Checked 2013/06/25; very good; light scratches.; PFA 1612-01-15549. Edge code: Estar. CONDITION NOTE: Checked 2013/06/25; very good; light to fair scratches; estar.

Metadata Source:BERKELEY ART MUSEUM AND PACIFIC FILM ARCHIVE