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CHEROKEE "The Principal People",
Ruehl, Ron  ~~~ $19.95 vhs OUT OF PRINT ~~~ $19.95DVD OUT OF PRINT 56 minute video. 1998. Upper elementary, middle school, high school. This carefully crafted documentary, which was ten years in the making, reflects Cherokee identity from earliest origins to the present economic challenges. The Eastern Cherokee's strength in their arts, language, and culture today speak to their tenacious power of survival. Producer Ron Ruehl, the recipient of gold and silver ADDY awards and a Telly Award for excellence in video production, describes this documentary as the most important work of his career. Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Grade Socual Studies - ethnic diversity; 3rd-8th Grade Language Arts - myths and legends |