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  • The Sacred Food (2007)
  • Short | 6 min | Short
The Sacred Food (2007)
Short | 6 min | Short

A short documentary about the Ojibwe Native Americans of Northern Minnesota and the wild rice (Manoomin) they consider a sacred gift from the Creator. The film tells the Creation and Migration stories that are central to the tribe's oral ...See moreA short documentary about the Ojibwe Native Americans of Northern Minnesota and the wild rice (Manoomin) they consider a sacred gift from the Creator. The film tells the Creation and Migration stories that are central to the tribe's oral history and belief system while showing the traditional process of hand-harvesting and parching the wild rice. Biotech companies are currently researching ways to genetically modify the rice and the community is fighting to keep it wild. Written by J. Riccobono See less
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Director
Jack Riccobono (as Jack Pettibone Riccobono)
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Updated Feb 13, 2007

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Mar 10, 2007 (United States)

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David Hoagland Jr.
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