Navajo Talking Picture
Jan 01, 1985 · 40m
Director
Arlene BowmanOverview
Film student Arlene Bowman (Navajo) travels to the Reservation to document the traditional ways of her grandmother. The filmmaking persists in spite of her grandmother's forceful objections to this invasion of her privacy. Ultimately, what emerges is a work which abruptly calls into question issues of "insider/outsider" status in a portrait of an assimilated Navajo struggling to use a "white man's" medium to capture the remnants of her cultural past.
Cast of Navajo Talking Picture
Crew of Navajo Talking Picture
About Navajo Talking Picture
What is Navajo Talking Picture about?
Film student Arlene Bowman (Navajo) travels to the Reservation to document the traditional ways of her grandmother. The filmmaking persists in spite of her grandmother's forceful objections to this invasion of her privacy. Ultimately, what emerges is a work which abruptly calls into question issues of "insider/outsider" status in a portrait of an assimilated Navajo struggling to use a "white…
When was Navajo Talking Picture released?
Navajo Talking Picture was released on January 1, 1985.
Where can I watch Navajo Talking Picture?
Navajo Talking Picture is streaming on Criterion Channel in the US. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is Navajo Talking Picture?
Navajo Talking Picture runs 40 minutes.
Who directed Navajo Talking Picture?
Navajo Talking Picture was directed by Arlene Bowman.
Who is in the cast of Navajo Talking Picture?
The cast of Navajo Talking Picture includes Arlene Bowman (Herself).
Is Navajo Talking Picture on Netflix?
No, Navajo Talking Picture is not on Netflix in the US. It is streaming on Criterion Channel instead.