Stream: Eight Indigenous Animated Films for FREE through Feb. 28
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian is hosting a virtual “Animation Celebration!” Eight Indigenous animated films will be available to stream for free during the full month of February.
The films offer a variety of stories with humor and connections to history. This digital programming is part of the museum’s Art of Storytelling series.
Watch:
- Raccoon and Crawfish – “Based on a story from the oral tradition of the Oneida Indian Nation, this 3D animation brings to life the fateful meeting between a scheming crawfish and his mortal enemy—the hungry raccoon.”
- The Mountain of SGaana – “A magical tale of a young man stolen away to the spirit world and the young woman who rescues him.”
- Angakusajaujuq: The Shaman’s Apprentice – “A young shaman faces her first test with a trip underground to visit Kannaaluk, The One Below, who holds the answers to why a community member has become ill.” Available in Inuktitut with English subtitles.
- Dancers of the Grass – “In this stop-motion animation, Dancers of the Grass depicts the hoop dance.”
- First Contact – “Two indigenous men debate whether they should allow unknown boats to come ashore.”
- Kapaemahi – “Four spiritual beings of dual masculine and feminine energy traveled from Tahiti to Waikiki many years ago, bringing with them healing arts that blessed the people of Hawai`i. Eternally grateful for their healing abilities, the people of Waikiki erected a monument to honor these incredible beings.”
- Late – “A day in the morning of the filmmaker’s life.
- Məca – “The late elder Ida Smith tells the traditional ‘Nakwaxda’xw legend of the mink.” Avaliable in Bak̓wa̱mk̓ala with English subtitles.
Access the full collection here through February 28.
