In Whose Honor?
American Indian Mascots in Sports
New Day Films
The Cleveland Indians. Washington Redskins. Atlanta Braves. What's wrong with American Indian sports mascots? This moving, award-winning film is the first of its kind to address that subject.
In Whose Honor? takes a critical look at the long-running practice of "honoring" American Indians as mascots and nicknames in sports. It follows the story of Native American mother Charlene Teters, and her transformation into the leader some are calling the "Rosa Parks of American Indians" as she struggles to protect her cultural symbols and identity. In Whose Honor? looks at the issues of racism, stereotypes, minority representation and the powerful effects of mass-media imagery, and the extent to which one university will go to defend and justify its mascot.
Jay Rosenstein
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Kansas City Kansas Community College•5 months ago
A native american woman being referred to as an "out of state foreigner" ridiculous.
Arizona State University Library•8 months ago
The part that got me was when she describes her children's reaction in watching the performance. So heartbreaking.
Kanopy Staff•2 years ago
The thing that resonates most about this story is the power of one young native american woman to fight for who she is and in doing so, creates a movement that even powerful Illinois donors couldn't stop. An inspiring story of hope for other minorities - they have a voice and an ability to ...Read more
The thing that resonates most about this story is the power of one young native american woman to fight for who she is and in doing so, creates a movement that even powerful Illinois donors couldn't stop. An inspiring story of hope for other minorities - they have a voice and an ability to bring about real change. It's a tough journey though!
CUNY Hunter College•2 years ago
This is a great film for anybody interested in the representation of Native Americans in sports, or just generally in US society. A classic!
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