Our Spirits Don't Speak English: Indian Boarding School
Synopsis
This compelling documentary feature gives the Native American perspective on Indian Boarding Schools and uncovers the dark history of U.S. Government policy which took Indian children from their homes, forced them into boarding schools, and enacted a policy of educating them in the ways of Western Society. This award-winning film gives a voice to the countless Indian children forced through a system designed to strip them of their Native American culture, heritage, and traditions.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chip Richie
- Screenplay & Story
- Karl Tipre, Dan Agent
- Original Title
- Our Spirits Don't Speak English: Indian Boarding School
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Rich-Heape Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chip Richie
Karl Tipre, Dan Agent
Chip Richie
Robert J. Castaldo
Chip Richie, Steven R. Heape
Department Leadership Roster
Chip Richie
Director
Dan Agent
Writer
Chip Richie
Producer
Chip Richie
Director of Photography
Steven R. Heape
Producer
Robert J. Castaldo
Editor
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What is Our Spirits Don't Speak English: Indian Boarding School about?
This compelling documentary feature gives the Native American perspective on Indian Boarding Schools and uncovers the dark history of U.S. Government policy which took Indian children from their homes, forced them into boarding schools, and enacted a policy of educating them in the ways of Western Society. This award-winning film gives a voice to the countless Indian children forced through a system designed to strip them of their Native American culture, heritage, and traditions.
Who directed Our Spirits Don't Speak English: Indian Boarding School?
Our Spirits Don't Speak English: Indian Boarding School was directed by Chip Richie.
Who stars in Our Spirits Don't Speak English: Indian Boarding School?
The principal cast of Our Spirits Don't Speak English: Indian Boarding School includes August Schellenberg, Gayle Ross.
When was Our Spirits Don't Speak English: Indian Boarding School released and how long is it?
Our Spirits Don't Speak English: Indian Boarding School was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.