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The split horn : the life of a Hmong Shaman in America / Alchemy Films ; produced in association with the Independent Television Service and NAATA ; produced by Taggart Siegel, Jim McSilver, Sarita Siegel ; directed by Taggart Siegel ; written and adapted from interviews by Jim McSilver and Taggart Siegel.

Format Video (DVD)
Publication Info[United States] : [Collective Eye], ©2001.
Description1 videodisc (56 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Subject(s)
Hmong Americans--Wisconsin --Appleton.
Hmong (Asian people)--Religion.
Shamans--Wisconsin --Appleton.
DVD-Video discs.
Other author/creatorSiegel, Taggart.
Other author/creatorMcSilver, Jim.
Other author/creatorSiegel, Sarita.
Other author/creatorKobialka, Daniel.
Other author/creatorAlchemy Films.
Other author/creatorIndependent Television Service.
Other author/creatorNational Asian American Telecommunications Association.
Other author/creatorCollective Eye (Organization)
Abstract Shows the life and culture of the Thao family, Hmong Americans in Appleton, Wisconsin, and a shaman's struggle to maintain his ancient traditions.
General noteOriginally released in 1988.
General noteDVD includes Hmong version of the film.
CreditsDirector of photography, Taggart Siegel ; edited by Jim McSilver and Taggart Siegel ; music composed and performed by Daniel Kobialka.
Performer Narrated by Chai Thao.
Technical detailsDVD.
LanguageClosed-captioned.
Genre/formDocumentary films.
Genre/formVideo recordings for the hearing impaired.
Genre/formNonfiction films.
UPC 634479990878

Available Items

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Joyner Compact DVDs E184.H55 S655 2001 DVD ✔ Available Place Hold
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