The Gift

Directed by Gary Farmer
This short documentary examines the role of corn in the lives of Indigenous peoples in the Americas. Before colonization, corn was widely used as a beverage, a food staple, an oil, and a ceremonial object. It was respected and revered as a critical part of creation. This film explores the powerful bond and spiritual relationship that continues to exist between people and corn. Combining interviews, dance, and song, 'The Gift' captures the traditional, spiritual, economic, and political importance of this sacred plant.

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  • Santee SmithDancer
  • Christina BomberryDancer
  • Shawna JohnsonDancer
  • Jose BarreiroSelf - Editor-in-Chief, Akwe'kon Press
  • Katsi CookSelf - Mohawk Traditional Midwife, First Environment Program, Akwesasne
  • Juan GalloSelf - Tzoltzil painter
  • Lehman GibsonSelf - Six Nations Seed Grower
  • Juan Gomez HernandezSelf - Mayan Seed Grower
  • Wilfred JamiesonSelf - Six Nations Seed Grower
  • Peter JemisonSelf - Seneca Nation, Director - Ganondagan Historical Site
  • Dona Anita De la Cruz LeonSelf - Zinacantan, Chiapas
  • John MohawkSelf - Seneca Nation, Professor - University of Buffalo
  • Juan Hernandez PerezSelf - Tzoltzil Healer
  • Jolene RickardSelf - Tuscarora Nation, Professor - University of Buffalo
  • Norton RickardSelf - Seed Grower, Tuscarora Nation
  • Don Antonio Suarez TorrezSelf
  • Monica Carvallo ZepedaSelf
  • Gary FarmerSelf - Director / Director
  • Jerry KrepakevichProducer
  • Graydon McCreaExecutive Producer

 

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