Hand Game
2017
Computer Files, Websites
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.
Main title:
Author:
Vision Maker Media (Firm), distributorKanopy (Firm), distributor
Work:
Imprint:
Vision Maker Media, 2000.[San Francisco, California, USA] : Kanopy Streaming, 2017.
Collation:
1 online resource (streaming video file) (58 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Notes:
Title from title frames.In Process Record.FilmOriginally produced by Vision Maker Media in 2000.In English
System details:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Language:
English
Index terms:
Indigenous peoples--Cross-cultural studiesNorth American Studies
BRN:
418795
Electronic access:
Access eFilm - A Kanopy streaming videohttps://www.kanopy.com/node/250170/external-image - Cover Image