Medicine Fiddle Movie Review 1992

Documentary that explores the fiddling and dancing traditions of both the Native and Metis families living on both sides of the U.S.-Canadian border. Includes information on the history of these traditions, as well as footage of music, dance, and storytelling from these people. Features performances from Ojibwa, Menominee, Metis, and Ottowa fiddlers and dancers. Winner of several awards, including the National Educational Film Festival Gold Apple and the Special Merit Award at the American Indian Film Festival.

Distribution

University of California Extension Ctr. for Media & Independent Learning, 2000 Center St., 4th Fl., Berkeley, CA 94704, Phone: (510)642-0460, Fax: (510)643-9271, Email: mediaservices@ucxonline.berkeley.edu

Available on VHS
Running time 81 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Native Americans, Dance