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Black Indians: An American Story
To build the future you must know the past. But what if that past has been hidden, lost, or denied?
Genres
Documentary
Overview
James Earl Jones narrates this examination of the historical relationship between American Indians and African-Americans, who often merged their cultures to work and live together while mainstream white society shunned them. Through illuminating anecdotes and interviews, descendants of fused black and Indian families discuss the complications of their mixed heritage and how their culture was largely erased on official documents.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
60 min
Release Date
2004-01-01
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
4
Vote Average
6.25
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
James Earl Jones
Narrator
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