Hand Game
(2017, original release: 2000)
Nonfiction
eVideo
Details
DESCRIPTION
1 online resource (streaming video file) (58 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
ISBN/ISSN
1250169
LANGUAGE
English
NOTES
Title from title frames
This documentary explores the mythic and historic roots of contemporary gambling in the Northwest Native Society through a look at the traditional hand game (also called "stick game" or "bone game"). Travelling from reservation to reservation meeting engaging and colorful players, the filmmakers show how traditional ways of thinking are alive today in Indian country. An inside view of an ancient form of gambling that combines strategy, wit and skill
In Process Record
Film
Originally produced by Vision Maker Media in 2000
Mode of access: World Wide Web
In English