Pyramid Lake Is Dying
Synopsis
The second of John Pilger’s three 1976 documentaries made in the United States. In Pyramid Lake Is Dying, he reports on the demise in the culture of native Americans and the stealing of their resources. Pyramid Lake, in Nevada, home to the Paiute peoples and once described as “one of the few remaining unspoiled natural wonders in the American West”, is drying up and its fisheries and wildlife disappearing due to changes to the local ecology made by white settlers. In addition to their natural resources, the Paiute peoples' culture and lifestyle are also under threat.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Marquand
- Original Title
- Pyramid Lake Is Dying
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 26m
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Richard Marquand
Richard Creasey, Richard Marquand
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Richard Creasey
Producer
Richard Marquand
Producer
Richard Marquand
Director
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What is Pyramid Lake Is Dying about?
The second of John Pilger’s three 1976 documentaries made in the United States. In Pyramid Lake Is Dying, he reports on the demise in the culture of native Americans and the stealing of their resources. Pyramid Lake, in Nevada, home to the Paiute peoples and once described as “one of the few remaining unspoiled natural wonders in the American West”, is drying up and its fisheries and wildlife disappearing due to changes to the local ecology made by white settlers. In addition to their natural resources, the Paiute peoples' culture and lifestyle are also under threat.
Who directed Pyramid Lake Is Dying?
Pyramid Lake Is Dying was directed by Richard Marquand.
Who stars in Pyramid Lake Is Dying?
The principal cast of Pyramid Lake Is Dying includes John Pilger.
When was Pyramid Lake Is Dying released and how long is it?
Pyramid Lake Is Dying was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 26m.