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Potlatch a strict law bids us dance. Cover Image E-video E-video DVD DVD

Potlatch [videorecording] : a strict law bids us dance.

Wheeler, Dennis. (Added Author). Shandel, Tom. (Added Author). Moving Images Distribution. (Added Author).

Summary:

This film documents the practice of Potlatch, a custom of the Kwakiutl Indians of coastal British Columbia.

Record details

  • Physical Description: 1 videodisc (DVD) (54 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
  • Publisher: Vancouver, B.C. : Moving Images Distribution, 2005.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Originally released as a motion picture bu U'mista Cultural Society, 1975.
"New digital restoration" -- container.
Creation/Production Credits Note:
Directed by Dennis Wheeler ; Produced by Tom Shandel ; written by Brian Shein & Dennis Wheeler ; Cinematographer, Tony Westman ; Music, Joe Mock; Film editor, Sally Paterson
Participant or Performer Note:
Ted Stidder, Jon York, Ken Robertson, Tom Shadel.
System Details Note:
DVD all regions
Subject: Indians of North America > British Columbia > Rites and ceremonies.
Kwakiutl Indians > Social life and customs.
Potlatch > British Columbia.
Indian land transfers.
Archaeological thefts.
Cultural property > Protection > Canada.
Topic Heading: Terrace Collection.

Available copies

  • 4 of 4 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 4 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Holdable? Status Due Date
Smithers Public Library DVD 305.871 POT (Text) 35101000328554 Adult DVDs -- Non-fiction Volume hold Available -
Terrace Public Library DVD 305.871 Pot (Text) 35151000555292 Adult Non-fiction DVD Volume hold Available -
Terrace Public Library TC DVD 305.871 Pot (Text) 35151000192872 Terrace Collection Not holdable Available -
Sechelt Public Library DVD 305.871 POTL (Text) 33260000473331 DVD Volume hold Available -


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