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Women and men are good dancers

Title
Women and men are good dancers [videorecording] / a collaboration of the Plains Cree, Red Pheasant, and Diné Nations ; directed and produced by Arlene Bowman ; written by Peter Benson Jr. and Arlene Bowman.
Publication
New York, N.Y. : Third World Newsreel [distributor], c1994.

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Additional Authors
  • Bowman, Arlene.
  • Newsreel (Firm)
Description
1 videocassette (VHS, NTSC) (6 min.) : sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Summary
Performance of Native American powwow dances in full regalia. The four dancers, who perform simultaneously except for a brief solo sequence by Bert Benson, are seen at various angles with close-ups, and occasionally in silhouette. The musicians accompany them with singing and drumming.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Dance.
  • Video.
Credits (note)
  • Executive producer, Sara Diamond; produced using the facilities of The Banff Centre for the Arts.
Call Number
*MGZIA 4-7159
OCLC
NYPY03-F525
Title
Women and men are good dancers [videorecording] / a collaboration of the Plains Cree, Red Pheasant, and Diné Nations ; directed and produced by Arlene Bowman ; written by Peter Benson Jr. and Arlene Bowman.
Imprint
New York, N.Y. : Third World Newsreel [distributor], c1994.
Credits
Executive producer, Sara Diamond; produced using the facilities of The Banff Centre for the Arts.
Performer
Dancers: Bert Benson (grass dance); Tina Benson (women's traditional); Jason Daniels (northern men's traditional); Adonius Benson (girls' fancy).
Singers: Red Pheasant: Frank Moosomin, Elden Moosomin, Peter Benson Jr., Gary Baptiste.
Local Subject
Powwow dances.
Added Author
Bowman, Arlene. Director. Producer. Author
Newsreel (Firm)
Research Call Number
*MGZIA 4-7159
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