The Sacred Food (2007)
6m
Running Time
February 13, 2007Release Date
Plot.
A short documentary about the Ojibwe Native Americans of Northern Minnesota and the wild rice (Manoomin) they consider a sacred gift from the Creator. The film tells the Creation and Migration stories that are central to the tribe's oral history and belief system while showing the traditional process of hand-harvesting and parching the wild rice. Biotech companies are currently researching ways to genetically modify the rice and the community is fighting to keep it wild.
Where to Watch.
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Cast & Crew.
Dave Hoagland, Jr.
Narrator (voice)
Winona LaDuke
Thanks
Jack Pettibone Riccobono
Director
Brian C. Gregory
Sound Designer
Details.
Release DateFebruary 13, 2007
StatusReleased
Running Time6m
Content RatingNR
Genres
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This Movie Is About.
native american
indigenous
tradition
gmo
minnesota
ojibwe indians
rice
native american folklore
biotechnology
native american culture
short