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In 1866, as the U.S. modernized its military, the Army Reorganization Act allowed Native Americans to enlist as scouts, heralding a profound era of change. Amidst this backdrop, the film unfolds the story of Baptiste Gar
In 1943 300 middle class "coloured" women from across the West Indies were recruited to the ATS, a branch of the British Army. This documentary documents for the first time the contribution of these women to WW2.
This documentary digs into the stories of Indigenous women and families to reclaim their Indian Status through their fight for the elimination of sex-discrimination in the Indian Act. It highlights the impacts of the law
Indian cinema has the largest audience of any art form on the planet. With a population of over a billion, India has recently enjoyed an economic boom and its movie stars are treated like deities. Today their fame stret
The story of how, in 1914, the self-taught Indian mathematical genius SRINIVASA RAMANUJAN came to England and Trinity College, Cambridge, to work with the great British pure mathematician GH Hardy.
What if you temporarily took leave from the safety of everyday life to battle through a challenge that scares you? What if your only worries were riding, finding food and water and a place to sneak a few hours of sleep?
Rev. Warren Addington, the pastor of an eastern evangelical church, is left a will wherein is given the location of a valuable mine in Montana, unknown to any other living person. He takes only one man into his confidenc
The history and harsh realities of the Canadian Residential School system (1857 until 1988) is examined through the words of civic leaders and tribal influencers from Canada's West Coast.
Charles Alexander Eastman was a renowned physician, author, lecturer and Native American rights advocate. His life has been documented in various articles throughout history, but Ohiyesa: The Soul of an Indian makes for
The achievements, cultures and histories of Native Americans are highlighted in two programs. "Great Indian Leaders" tells the story of Geronimo, Chief Joseph, Crazy Horse and Quanah Parker. "Great Indian Nations" covers
Documentation of the encroachment of European settlers upon Native American lands and the violent reaction of the Indians in their struggle to survive.
Freedom, elections and democracy are at the very core of India's constitution. Learn about the intricacies of the world's largest democracy manages to hold free and fair elections. On National Geographic.
This film accompanies three Indigenous Elders from Manitoba on a voyage to the Czech Republic as they relive their past through traditional ceremonies and dress appropriated by their European admirers. Hesitation gives w
In a crowded London street, sepoys march in full kit. There aren't many details offered for this very short Hepworth picture -- the copy I saw timed in at 20 seconds. The camerawork is ascribed to Cecil Hepworth, and it
A poetic documentary about the life of an aged and colorful Indian Shaman, who longs to be reunited with his deceased wife
Fishing mounting the pressure from the her family to get marriaged
Yoga is a philosophy, ethics, and gymnastics for body and soul. The teachings of Indian yogis are becoming popular among scientists in many countries. The film explores the impact of yoga exercises on various human organ
Provides a 300-year survey of the impact of European civilization on the New World - in particular, its devastating effect on the lives and cultures of the American Indians.
Two Indian women wash a baby with a jug of water, while a man with a turban sits behind them.