Pocahontas Her True Story /
As the tale goes, Pocahantas, age 12, saved the gallant John Smith from the "savages" in her tribe. The relationship blossomed into love, and Pocahontas went with Smith to London, where British society undoubtedly perceived her as an exotic creature. This program holds that legend up to hi...
| Other Authors: | BBC Worldwide Ltd., Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Infobase. |
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| Format: | Video |
| Language: | English |
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New York, N.Y. :
Infobase,
[2013], c1995.
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| Physical Description: |
1 streaming video file (50 min.) : sd., col. |
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As the tale goes, Pocahantas, age 12, saved the gallant John Smith from the "savages" in her tribe. The relationship blossomed into love, and Pocahontas went with Smith to London, where British society undoubtedly perceived her as an exotic creature. This program holds that legend up to historical scrutiny by examining questions such as: How gallant was John Smith? Who were these so-called "savages"? How could Pocahontas, from a culture with strict hygienic standards, possibly have tolerated Smith's Elizabethan aversion to bathing? And, what of her marriage to John Rolfe? Interviews with Pocahontas' descendants provide a new perspective on the life and times of this revered Native American heroine. |
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Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on October 18, 2013. Films on Demand is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware. Remembering the Real Pocahontas (1:09) -- Rescue of John Smith (3:47) -- Pocahontas in Jamestown (1:09) -- Chief Powhatan (2:40) -- Political Relationshp Between Jamestown & Indians (2:13) -- Indians in American History (3:06) -- John Smith's Departure (1:53) -- Pocahontas's Marriage & Baptism (2:49) -- American Descendants of Pocahontas (1:13) -- Pocahontas & John Rolfe's Home (4:18) -- Pocahontas in England (3:18) -- English Descendant of Pocahontas (1:13) -- Pocahontas's Reception in London (1:53) -- Pocahontas's In-Laws (3:20) -- Pocahontas's Reunion with John Smith (2:01) -- Pocahontas's Death (2:49) -- Reenactments & Remembrances of Pocahontas (2:52) -- Dispute Over Pocahontas's Remains (3:19) -- Rolfe Descendant (1:04) -- In Memorium of Pocahontas (1:27) -- Credits: Pocahontas: Her True Story (0:55) Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. As the tale goes, Pocahantas, age 12, saved the gallant John Smith from the "savages" in her tribe. The relationship blossomed into love, and Pocahontas went with Smith to London, where British society undoubtedly perceived her as an exotic creature. This program holds that legend up to historical scrutiny by examining questions such as: How gallant was John Smith? Who were these so-called "savages"? How could Pocahontas, from a culture with strict hygienic standards, possibly have tolerated Smith's Elizabethan aversion to bathing? And, what of her marriage to John Rolfe? Interviews with Pocahontas' descendants provide a new perspective on the life and times of this revered Native American heroine. 9 & up. Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform. |
| Physical Description: |
1 streaming video file (50 min.) : sd., col. |
| Format: |
Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform. |
| Audience: |
9 & up. |
| Access: |
Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. |