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Our Spirits Don't Speak English: Indian Boarding School
2008 · 1h 20m
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What is it about? Our Spirits Don't Speak English: Indian Boarding School
This compelling documentary feature gives the Native American perspective on Indian Boarding Schools and uncovers the dark history of U.S. Government policy which took Indian children from their homes, forced them into boarding schools, and enacted a policy of educating them in the ways of Western Society. This award-winning film gives a voice to the countless Indian children forced through a system designed to strip them of their Native American culture, heritage, and traditions.
Genre: documentary. Themes: boarding school, native american, racism, first nations, white supremacy, social politics.
Cast and crew Our Spirits Don't Speak English: Indian Boarding School
AllCreators
- Directed byChip Richie
- ScreenplayDan Agent
- CinematographyChip Richie
- EditingRobert J. Castaldo
Full cast and crew2 cast members, 10 crew
Cast:
- August Schellenberg · Narrator (voice)
- Gayle Ross · Self
Crew:
- Chip Richie · Director
- Steven R. Heape · Producer
- Karl Tipre · Story
- Dan Agent · Writer
- Chip Richie · Producer
- Chip Richie · Director of Photography
- Robert J. Castaldo · Editor
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Details Our Spirits Don't Speak English: Indian Boarding School

- First theatrical release
- March 22, 2008
- Country
- United States
- Original language
- English
- Studio
- Rich-Heape Films
Frequently asked questions
How long is Our Spirits Don't Speak English: Indian Boarding School?
1h 20m (80 minutes).
Who’s in Our Spirits Don't Speak English: Indian Boarding School?
August Schellenberg and Gayle Ross. Directed by Chip Richie.
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