Pocahontas: Beyond the Myth
Synopsis
The story of Pocahontas has been passed down through the centuries. Her relationship with John Smith has been characterized as a romance that united two cultures and created lasting peace. However, the life of this American Indian princess was anything but a fairytale. Join us as we look beyond the fiction and reveal the real story of Pocahontas, a tale of kidnapping, conflict, starvation, ocean journeys, and the future of an entire civilization.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Molly Hermann
- Screenplay & Story
- Rob Lyall
- Original Title
- Pocahontas: Beyond the Myth
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 44m
- Production Studios
- Smithsonian Channel, The Biscuit Factory
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Molly Hermann
Rob Lyall
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Molly Hermann
Director
Rob Lyall
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What is Pocahontas: Beyond the Myth about?
The story of Pocahontas has been passed down through the centuries. Her relationship with John Smith has been characterized as a romance that united two cultures and created lasting peace. However, the life of this American Indian princess was anything but a fairytale. Join us as we look beyond the fiction and reveal the real story of Pocahontas, a tale of kidnapping, conflict, starvation, ocean journeys, and the future of an entire civilization.
Who directed Pocahontas: Beyond the Myth?
Pocahontas: Beyond the Myth was directed by Molly Hermann.
Who stars in Pocahontas: Beyond the Myth?
The principal cast of Pocahontas: Beyond the Myth includes Kirsten Krohn, Pheonix Bess, Kaiah Seraydarian, Anthony Tether.
When was Pocahontas: Beyond the Myth released and how long is it?
Pocahontas: Beyond the Myth was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 44m.