Surviving Columbus
Synopsis
This Peabody Award-winning documentary from New Mexico PBS looks at the European arrival in the Americas from the perspective of the Pueblo Peoples.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Surviving Columbus (Parts 1 and 2)
Type: Clip • Published 2017-11-17
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Conroy Chino
Self - Acoma Pueblo / Narrator (voice)
Myrna Chino
Self - Acoma Pueblo
Alfonso Ortiz
Self - Anthropologist
Rina Swentzell
Self - Santa Clara Pueblo
Simon Ortiz
Self - Acoma Pueblo
Dave Warren
Self - Santa Clara Pueblo
Gail Bird
Self - Laguna Pueblo
Joe S. Sando
Self - Jemez Pueblo
Edmund J. Ladd
Self - Zuni Pueblo
Esther Martinez
Self - San Juan Pueblo
Agnes Dill
Self - Isleta/Laguna Pueblos
Herman Agoyo
Self - San Juan Pueblo
Tomás Atencio
Self - Sociologist
Glenabah Martinez
Self - Taos Pueblo / Navajo
Regis Pecos
Self - Cochiti Pueblo
Emory Sekaquaptewa
Self - Hopi
Gregory Cajete
Self - Santa Clara Pueblo
Benito Córdova
Self - Genízaro
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Diane Reyna
- Screenplay & Story
- Rina Swentzell, Larry Walsh, Conroy Chino, Simon Ortiz
- Original Score
- Chris Purrington
- Original Title
- Surviving Columbus
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- NMBS Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Diane Reyna
Rina Swentzell, Larry Walsh, Conroy Chino, Simon Ortiz
Chris Purrington
Douglas Crawford, Dale Green, Kirk C. Loy, Dale Kruzic, Eric Mathes, Michael Kamins
Dale Kruzic
Dale Kruzic, Larry Walsh, Edmund J. Ladd
Department Leadership Roster
Douglas Crawford
Director of Photography
Larry Walsh
Producer
Diane Reyna
Director
Edmund J. Ladd
Producer
Dale Kruzic
Editor
Larry Walsh
Writer
Chris Purrington
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Surviving Columbus
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What is Surviving Columbus about?
This Peabody Award-winning documentary from New Mexico PBS looks at the European arrival in the Americas from the perspective of the Pueblo Peoples.
Who directed Surviving Columbus?
Surviving Columbus was directed by Diane Reyna.
Who stars in Surviving Columbus?
The principal cast of Surviving Columbus includes Conroy Chino, Myrna Chino, Alfonso Ortiz, Rina Swentzell, Simon Ortiz.
When was Surviving Columbus released and how long is it?
Surviving Columbus was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for Surviving Columbus?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Surviving Columbus was composed by Chris Purrington.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Surviving Columbus?
Surviving Columbus holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).