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Now That the Buffalo's Gone The past and Present of the American Indian (Original title)
Date: 18 November 1969 (Television)

Country: United Kingdom

Director: Ross Devenish

Synopsis: The crisis which faces the American Indian today; a crisis which has faced them ever since the first European set foot on their continent and forced them into a desperate struggle for survival.Synopsis: Brando narrates this documentary on the past, present and future of the American Indian. He challenges some of the historical and media representations of American Indians, and regards them as cliches. He urges a rethink by the viewer, of attitudes towards this race of people. Features a hunting sequence.

Genre:
Current affairs

Subjects:
Brando, Marlon (1924- 2004), Native American Indians, Racial stereotyping, Hunting, Buffalo, Ethnology

Series title:

TV Transmissions
Date: 18 November 1969Broadcast channel: ITVCountry: United KingdomTransmission time: 22:30-23:45Slot duration: 75 minsNetwork - Language: English - Black and White - Sound

Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (1)
In: British National Film Catalogue v9 1971  Page: 102
Title: [British National Film Catalogue - v9 1971: no known title]Language: English