We Know What We Saw | ReelNative
Part of ReelNative, a short film project that gives voice to Native Americans across the country. Clarissa and Connie Archilta walk us through each step of their encounter with a mighty myth — bigfoot.
We Shall Remain: David White
Producing this five-part series took the hard work and collaboration of hundreds of people - from filmmakers and actors to historians and cultural advisors. David White, Nipmuc language consultant, discusses what the phrase "we shall remain" means to him.
We Shall Remain: N. Bird Runningwater
Producing this five-part series took the hard work and collaboration of hundreds of people - from filmmakers and actors to historians and cultural advisors. Cheyenne/Mescalero Apache N. Bird Runningwater, a creative consultant for the series, talks about the emerging role of Native American filmmakers.
We Shall Remain: Apache Dance
Oliver Enjady, former vice-president of the Mescalero Apache tribe, advised the Geronimo production team and dancers on the cultural significance of an Apache dance re-created for the film.
We Shall Remain: Cherokee Language
Harry Oosahwee, Cherokee language instructor at Northeastern State University in Oklahoma, talks about the importance of using the Cherokee language in Trail of Tears.
We Shall Remain: Chris Eyre
Producing this five-part series took the hard work and collaboration of hundreds of people - from filmmakers and actors to historians and cultural advisors. Chris Eyre, Director of three episodes for We Shall Remain, discusses the complexity of Native American history.
We Shall Remain: R. David Edmunds
Producing this five-part series took the hard work and collaboration of hundreds of people - from filmmakers and actors to historians and cultural advisors. R. David Edmunds talks about the representation of Native Americans in the series.
We Shall Remain: Annawon Weeden
Producing this five-part series took the hard work and collaboration of hundreds of people - from filmmakers and actors to historians and cultural advisors. Annawon Weeden, a Mashpee Wampanoag, comments on the importance of the series.
We Shall Remain: Wardrobe and Makeup
Cassius Spears, a cultural educator for the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, describes the process that he went through working with the prop, wardrobe and make-up departments to prepare for the After the Mayflower shoot.
We Shall Remain: Nipmuc Language
David Tall Pine White, in costume for a scene depicting a meeting between King Philip and Rhode Island deputy governor John Easton, explains his role as language consultant. White also acts in the film. Though not a professional actor, he appears in a variety of scenes, including one in which he was wearing full war paint.
We Shall Remain: Shirley K. Sneve
Producing this five-part series took the hard work and collaboration of hundreds of people - from filmmakers and actors to historians and cultural advisors. Shirley K. Sneve, the Executive in Charge for Native American Public Telecommunications, discusses the importance of the phrase "we shall remain."
We Shall Remain: Cassius Spears
Producing this five-part series took the hard work and collaboration of hundreds of people - from filmmakers and actors to historians and cultural advisors. Cassius Spears, cultural consultant for After the Mayflower, discusses what the phrase "we shall remain" means to him.
We Shall Remain: Wes Studi
Producing this five-part series took the hard work and collaboration of hundreds of people - from filmmakers and actors to historians and cultural advisors. Actor Wes Studi discusses the historical accuracy of the series.
Riding the Rails promo
At the height of the Great Depression, more than 250,000 teenagers were living on the road in America.
Hurricane of '38 Home Movies
Several families documented the destruction wrought by the Hurricane of '38 with their home movie cameras. AMERICAN EXPERIENCE acquired home movies from three families.
Hurricane of '38 Preview
As the storm made its way across the Atlantic and up the eastern seaboard, there was little warning. Radar had not been invented. The National Weather Bureau predicted it would blow itself out at North Carolina, but it didn't. No one had ever seen a storm like this.
Into the Deep Whale Vocalizations
Acoustic recordings of whale vocalizations. Hear the sounds of humpbacks, rights and sperm whales.
Producer Interview: Ric Burns
Into the Deep producer talks about life on the set of America, Whaling & the World. Hear more about Burns' background and other films he has produced for American Experience.
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