Contrary Warriors: A Film of the Crow Tribe (1985)
Examines the impact a century of struggling for survival has on a native people. It weaves the Crow tribe's turbulent past with modern-day accounts from Robert Yellow-tail, a 97-year-old Crow leader and a major reason for the tribe's survival. Poverty and isolation combine with outside pressures to undermine the tribe, but they resist defeat as "Contrary Warriors," defying the odds.
Director: Connie Poten
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: November 1, 1985
Cast
- Peter Coyote - Narrator (voice)
- Robert Yellowtail - Self
Screenplay
Music: Todd Boekelheide
Cinematography: Stephen Lighthill
Editing: Jennifer Chinlund
Production: Rattlesnake Productions
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
indigenous, native american, woman director
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Contrary Warriors: A Film of the Crow Tribe about?
- Examines the impact a century of struggling for survival has on a native people. It weaves the Crow tribe's turbulent past with modern-day accounts from Robert Yellow-tail, a 97-year-old Crow leader and a major reason for the tribe's survival. Poverty and isolation combine with outside pressures to undermine the tribe, but they resist defeat as "Contrary Warriors," defying the odds.
- Who directed Contrary Warriors: A Film of the Crow Tribe?
- Contrary Warriors: A Film of the Crow Tribe was directed by Connie Poten.
- Who stars in Contrary Warriors: A Film of the Crow Tribe?
- Contrary Warriors: A Film of the Crow Tribe stars Peter Coyote, Robert Yellowtail.
- How long is Contrary Warriors: A Film of the Crow Tribe?
- Contrary Warriors: A Film of the Crow Tribe has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Contrary Warriors: A Film of the Crow Tribe?
- Contrary Warriors: A Film of the Crow Tribe is a Documentary film.