Ohiyesa: The Soul of an Indian

Ohiyesa: The Soul of an Indian

Kate Beane, a young Dakota Woman, explores the extraordinary life of her celebrated relative, Charles Eastman (Ohiyesa). Biography and journey come together as Kate traces Eastman’s path—from traditional Dakota boyhood, through education at Dartmouth College, and in later roles as physician, lecturer and Native American advocate.

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Don’t Get Trouble in Your Mind: The Carolina Chocolate Drops’ Story

Carolina Chocolate Drops Trio

A documentary portrait of the Carolina Chocolate Drops, a string band from Raleigh, North Carolina, and their mentor, fiddler Joe Thompson (1919—2012). The film captures how three African-Americans from the hip-hop generation embraced a 19th-century genre and took it to new heights, winning a Grammy in 2010. The story of the band’s meteoric rise, from…

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Transplant: A Gift For Life

Transplant: A Gift For Life by John Whitehead

This feature documentary reveals the powerful emotions and science involved in vital organ transplants. 2012 Midwest Regional Emmy Award winner. John Whitehead: Writer, Producer, Director, Editor

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First Speakers: Restoring the Ojibwe Language

Ojibwe parade

A language is lost every fourteen days. One of those endangered tongues is Minnesota’s own Ojibwe language. Now a new generation of Ojibwe scholars and educators are racing against time to save the language. John Whitehead: Writer, Producer, Director, Editor

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StorySwap

StorySwap, a documnetary from John Whitehead

Swedish-American elders and recently immigrated students from Wellstone High School come together to share stories about the immigrant experience. Produced for the Swedish-American Institute, 2012.

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The Practice of Science

The Practice of Science, a documentary by John Whitehead

How does science work? World-renowned bee expert and MacArthur Genius Grant winner, Dr. Marla Spivak, shares her take on the scientific method. Did you ever wonder if bees sleep? Dr. Spivak does! Produced for Bell Museum Productions, 2012.

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Minnesota: A History of the Land

Minnesota, a History of the Land

Minnesota: A History of the Land tells the story of the people and landscapes of Minnesota. From the retreat of the last ice sheets to the growth of today’s suburbs. The series seeks to entertain as it enriches our understanding of Minnesota’s past, present and future. Features an Emmy-Award winning original soundtrack by Peter Ostroushko.…

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