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

Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(4)
Video materials(2)
Description: 2-inch QuadruplexLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALTX date: 1969-11-07BFI identifier: C-1043421
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status


Description: Digital BetacamDuration: 60.4 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-1061231
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape



Film materials(2)
Description: 16mm Re-recorded NegativeBase: CTASound: SoundLength: 2288 FeetBFI identifier: C-120001
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 16mm Reversal Colour InternegativeBase: SafetyBFI identifier: C-120000
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status