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Revision Quest | Season 2008 | Jul 1, 2008 |

Real Indian: Episode 2 - July 1, 2008

As an Aboriginal actor, Darrell Dennis is curious about the Hollywood image of the Native American Indian. Runs [27:29].

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Revision Quest Real Indian: Episode 2 - July 1, 2008 Jul 1, 2008 | 0:00As an Aboriginal actor, Darrell Dennis is curious about the Hollywood image of the Native American Indian. Runs [27:29].
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Revision Quest - The Drum: Heartbeat of Mother Earth or rhythm of a stereotype?Aug 4, 2010 | 27:30Revision Quest The Drum: Heartbeat of Mother Earth or rhythm of a stereotype? Audio
Revision Quest The Drum: Heartbeat of Mother Earth or rhythm of a stereotype? Aug 4, 2010 | 27:30Episode 6 for August 4th & 7th, 2010: It’s the beat of a people. But, do we really need to hear it every time there’s a story about Native people? And, just what is Native music? Most music award events have a specific category for “Aboriginal”, but how do you define it? We’ll sample the range, talk with some of the prominent creators and discover the heartbeat of Aboriginal rhythms. Our question: Does it have a good beat, and can you Sundance to it?
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