In whose honor? [videorecording] / written and produced by Jay Rosenstein ; major funding provided by the Center for New Television, the Paul Robeson Fund for Independent Media, and the Illinois Arts Council.

POV (Television program)

Harriman, NY : New Day Films, [2005], 1997.

English

1 videodisc (ca. 47 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.

GV714.5 .I59 2005

Takes a critical look at the long-standing practice of "honoring" American Indians by using their names for mascots and sports teams and delves into the accompanying issues of racism, stereotypes, minority representation, and the powerful effects of media imagery. Follows the efforts of Native-American Charlene Teters, a woman who went from graduate student to what some call the "Rosa Parks of American Indians," and details her work to ban the sports usage of Indian designations and protect her people's cultural symbols and identity.

Originally produced in 1997, this version of the film ends with reports of actions by various organizations since 1997, including the NCAA in 2005.
Broadcast as part of the POV television series in 1997.
Extras include: deleted scenes, extended interview with Charlene Teters.

Written, produced, and edited by Jay Rosenstein; music written and performed by Bill Miller; camera, Tony Baylis ... [et al.].

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