The Navaho, Part 1

Series: Search for America Series Part 1

Duration: 29

Year Published: 1959

Creator: WNET/13

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Description: Presents a visit to a Navaho reservation to discover the values held by this indigenous community. Questions are put to an Indian family to find out each member's duties, responsibilities, and privileges. Compares Navaho and modern medical practices and religious rituals and beliefs. Concludes by discussing the problems of reconciling traditional Navaho ways with modern technology.

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