Ishi's Return
Synopsis
The story of Ishi, who became known as the "last wild Indian" when, at about 50 years of age, he wandered out of the woods in Oroville, Cal., in 1911. He died five years later; and his brain was sent to the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.. Eighty years later, however, his descendants successfully fought to have his remains repatriated to his ancestral home.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chris Eyre
- Original Title
- Ishi's Return
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 27m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chris Eyre
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Chris Eyre
Director
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What is Ishi's Return about?
The story of Ishi, who became known as the "last wild Indian" when, at about 50 years of age, he wandered out of the woods in Oroville, Cal., in 1911. He died five years later; and his brain was sent to the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.. Eighty years later, however, his descendants successfully fought to have his remains repatriated to his ancestral home.
Who directed Ishi's Return?
Ishi's Return was directed by Chris Eyre.
Who stars in Ishi's Return?
The principal cast of Ishi's Return includes Not specified.
When was Ishi's Return released and how long is it?
Ishi's Return was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 27m.