Before Columbus (3 Parts)

Synopsis

Looks at the history of the Americas as seen through the eyes of the native Americans. For them the legacy of Columbus has been the destruction of their civilisations, the loss of their lands, repression and oppression. In the series the Inca, Maya, Sioux, Cree, Seminole, Panará and other Indian nations present their stories.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. 156 min.

Year of production

1992

Availability

out of distribution; 1993 sale: £19.99 (+p&p each)

Documentation

A related teaching pack is available.

Subjects

History; Politics & government

Keywords

Indians of North & South America

Sections

Title

Invasion programme

Title

Conversion programme

Title

Rebellion

Production Company

Name

Central Independent Television

Notes

use Carlton UK Television

Distributor

Name

Carlton UK Television Ltd

Web

http://www.carlton.com External site opens in new window

Phone

0115 986 3322

Fax

0115 964 5202

Address

Video Resources Unit
East Midlands TV Centre
Lenton Lane
Nottingham
NG7 2NA