Yanomamo of the Orinoco Movie Review 1987

Utilizes footage from the collections of Napoleon Chagnon and Timothy Asch to show Yamamamo Indians of the tropical rain forest in South America. Activities viewed include slash-and-burn gardening, body decorating, wood gathering, river bathing, and feast preparation. Study guide available.

Distribution

Documentary Educational Resources, 101 Morse St., Watertown, MA 02472, Phone: (617)926-0491, Toll-free: 800-569-6621, Fax: (617)926-9519, Email: docued@der.org, URL: http://der.org/docued, Remarks: Available in PAL.

Available on VHS
Running time 29 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Native Americans, South America

Producer

Timothy Asch, Napoleon Chagnon