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Loon, mountain, and moon : Native American flute songs

In whose honor? [videorecording]

Takes a critical look at the long-standing practice of "honoring" American Indians by using their names for mascots and sports teams and delves into the accompanying issues of racism, stereotypes, minority representation, and the powerful effects of media imagery. Follows the efforts of Native-American Charlene Teters, a woman who went from graduate student to what some call the "Rosa Parks of American Indians," and details her work to ban the sports usage of Indian designations and protect her people's cultural symbols and identity.

We're still here : Johnny Cash's bitter tears revisited

A feature based on Antonino D'Ambrosio's critically acclaimed book, 'A Heartbeat and a Guitar: Johnny Cash and the Making of Bitter Tears', which tells the astonishing story behind Cash's little known concept album and his unique collaboration with folk artist Peter La Farge. Cash placed himself in the middle of the fervent social upheavals gripping the nation at the time. Cash faced censorship and an angry backlash from radio stations, DJs, and fans, for speaking out on behalf of Native people.