Black Indians: An American Story
James Earl Jones narrates this examination of the historical relationship between American Indians and African-Americans, who often merged their cultures to work and live together while mainstream white society shunned them. Through illuminating anecdotes and interviews, descendants of fused black and Indian families discuss the complications of their mixed heritage and how their culture was largely erased on official documents.
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Black Indians: An American Story
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 1, 2004
Runtime
1h 0m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
67%
Original Title
Black Indians: An American Story
Production Companies
Rich-Heape Films
Director
Chip Richie
Description
James Earl Jones narrates this examination of the historical relationship between American Indians and African-Americans, who often merged their cultures to work and live together while mainstream white society shunned them. Through illuminating anecdotes and interviews, descendants of fused black and Indian families discuss the complications of their mixed heritage and how their culture was largely erased on official documents.