Indians of California 2 – American Indian Film Gathering

Film Details

Title: Indians of California 2
Year: 1955
Duration: 0:13:23
Director: unknown
Writer: unknown
Producer: Arthur Barr
Narrator: There is a male narrator, unknown
Sponsor: unknown
Establishing Shot: Voice over native song opens frame with a Yokut man sitting, centered in frame, working with a piece of wood going to be used as a bow. In the foreground a small fire pit can be seen. In the background a traditional home can be seen.
Major Themes: An overview of Yokut culture and daily practices
Native Languages Spoken: Yes, sung throughout. Spoken by family and woman storyteller.
Noteworthy Elements: Good information on processing acorns
Other: Original site says this film is a series of reenactments

Peoples: Yokuts

Tribes: Yokuts

Locations: California