
First-Time Viewing
White Shamans and Plastic Medicine Men
Release Date:October 31, 1996
Running Time:28 min
Genres:Documentary
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Synopsis
This documentary deals with the popularization and commercialization of Native American spiritual traditions by Non-Indians. Important questions are asked of those seeking to commercially exploit Tribal rituals and sacred ceremonies...and those vested with safeguarding sacred ways. The film represents a wide range of voices from Native communities, and speaks to issues of cultural appropriation with humor, righteous anger, and thoughtful insight.
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