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Cultural History Documentaries
These films explore connections between human cultures and natural places. What's your connection to the place where you live?
Teachings of the Tree People
Teachings of the Tree People
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The trees were our first teachers..
Known to the Skokomish people of the Pacific Northwest as "subiyay," Bruce Miller interpreted the silent teachings of the natural world for anyone who wanted to learn. This beautiful and poignant film is the parting gift of a great teacher, artist and orator. (Total running time: 23 minutes or 57 minutes.)
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The Red Pines
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The Red Pines depicts the cultural history of Japanese American immigrants on Bainbridge Island, and their relationship to the land. (Total running time: 11 minutes.)
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Island Roots
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Island Roots is the story of the Filipino pioneers who came to Bainbridge Island in the 1920s and 30s to work the land. It is the story of their relationship with Japanese American strawberry farmers and Canadian First Nation migrant workers. It is the story of the land, and how the Filipino community became its stewards during World War II. (Total running time: 13 minutes.)
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Listen (in RealAudio) to Head of IslandWood Media Katie Jennings discussing the IslandWood cultural history films.
