Leslie M. Silko
The works of Leslie Marmon Silko are strongly rooted in her own matrilineal tribal background. Like all writing of lasting value, they use particular experiences and places to reveal universal truths. Here, Silko discusses her own background and the interrelationship between her smaller, immediate N...
| Other Authors: | Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Infobase., Radiotelevisione della Svizzera Italiana. |
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| Format: | Video |
| Language: | English |
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New York, N.Y. :
Infobase,
[2005], c1994.
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| Physical Description: |
1 streaming video file (45 min.) : sd., col., digital file. |
| Series: |
Native American novelists.
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| Summary: |
The works of Leslie Marmon Silko are strongly rooted in her own matrilineal tribal background. Like all writing of lasting value, they use particular experiences and places to reveal universal truths. Here, Silko discusses her own background and the interrelationship between her smaller, immediate Native American world and the larger, brutal surrounding world. |
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| Item Description: |
Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on Sept. 26, 2005. Films on Demand is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware. American Indian Renaissance (2:01) -- Self-Image of Native Americans (4:27) -- History Affects the Present (4:54) -- Natural Story-Teller (2:59) -- Predilection for Poetry (2:06) -- University Native American Studies (4:05) -- Magical Elements in Silko's Works (2:31) -- Writing for Therapy (4:13) -- Painting as a Substitute for Words (1:40) -- Seeking Respect for the Earth (3:55) -- Crazy Horse Burial Grounds (5:00) -- Fighting for Justice in Humanity (2:00) Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. The works of Leslie Marmon Silko are strongly rooted in her own matrilineal tribal background. Like all writing of lasting value, they use particular experiences and places to reveal universal truths. Here, Silko discusses her own background and the interrelationship between her smaller, immediate Native American world and the larger, brutal surrounding world. 10 & up. Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform. |
| Physical Description: |
1 streaming video file (45 min.) : sd., col., digital file. |
| Format: |
Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform. |
| Audience: |
10 & up. |
| Access: |
Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. |