Broken Rainbow
“There is no Word for Relocation in the Navajo Language; to Relocate is to Disappear and Never be Seen Again.”
Synopsis
Documentary chronicling the government relocation of 10,000 Navajo Indians in Arizona.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Peter MacDonald
Self - Chairman, Navajo Tribal Council
Dennis DeConcini
Self - Senator, D-Arizona (uncredited)
Mae Horseson
Self
Hosteen Nez
Self
Jerry Kammer
Self - Journalist & Author
Jane Biakeddy
Self
Louise Benally
Self
Alice Benally
Self
Mo Udall
Self - Congressman, D-Arizona
Fermina Banyacya
Self - Hopi
Steve Tullberg
Self - Indian Legal Resource Center
Helen Sekaquaptewa
Self - Hopi
Tim Coulter
Self - Indian Legal Resource Center
Nancy Evans
Self - Navajo
Thomas Banyacya
Self - Interpreter for Traditional Hopi Leaders
Peter Wiley
Self - Author
Jesse Harrison
Self - Navajo
Donald Roe
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 5, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Victoria Mudd
- Original Score
- Rick Krizman, Paul Apodaca, Fred Myrow
- Original Title
- Broken Rainbow
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Navajo
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Victoria Mudd
Rick Krizman, Paul Apodaca, Fred Myrow
Maria Florio, Victoria Mudd
Maria Florio, Victoria Mudd
Department Leadership Roster
Victoria Mudd
Director
Maria Florio
Editor
Victoria Mudd
Editor
Rick Krizman
Original Music Composer
Maria Florio
Producer
Victoria Mudd
Producer
Paul Apodaca
Original Music Composer
Fred Myrow
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Broken Rainbow
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Broken Rainbow about?
Documentary chronicling the government relocation of 10,000 Navajo Indians in Arizona.
Who directed Broken Rainbow?
Broken Rainbow was directed by Victoria Mudd.
Who stars in Broken Rainbow?
The principal cast of Broken Rainbow includes Peter MacDonald, Dennis DeConcini, Mae Horseson, Hosteen Nez, Jerry Kammer.
When was Broken Rainbow released and how long is it?
Broken Rainbow was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Broken Rainbow?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Broken Rainbow was composed by Rick Krizman, Paul Apodaca, Fred Myrow.