Ishi, the Last Yahi

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Ishi, the Last Yahi is a new dramatic documentary film about Ishi, who came to be known as the "last wild Indian in North America."
  • Directed by: Jed Riffe
  • Runtime: 57 minutes
  • Studio: Jed Riffe and Rattlesnake Productions, Inc
 
  
 
 

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Synopsis: Ishi, the Last Yahi is a new dramatic documentary film about Ishi, who came to be known as the "last wild Indian in North America."
Directed by: Jed Riffe
Runtime: 57 minutes
Studio: Jed Riffe and Rattlesnake Productions, Inc
ASIN: B002OTD59S (Rental) and B002OTD6R4 (Purchase)
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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best documentarys on an American Indian subject, October 13, 1999
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This review is from: Ishi - The Last Yahi [VHS] (VHS Tape)
Ishi, the Last Yahi is a powerful dramatic documentary that gave me a new understanding and appreciation for the American Indian struggle to maintain their traditional ways in spite of genocidal policys of the federal and state gov. Ishi inspires us by making the amazing transition from aboriginal America into the twentieth century without losing his own sense of self.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A true story that raises some good questions, May 1, 2007
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This review is from: The Last Yahi (DVD)
I mostly use this film in teaching introductory anthropology because it does several things well. First, it provides comprehensive coverage of a story about an individual who lived through some of the horrible things that happened to California natives. That works well at putting a human face on historic events. In addition, it does a good job of weaving in the story of the early days of anthropology in this country through Ishi's relationship with Alfred Kroeber. Along the way, implicit questions are raised about the sorts of ethical dilemmas faced by Kroeber. Finally, the historic photographs and recordings are well utilized. Visually, the film is well made and elicits sympathy for Ishi while also documenting his resilience and strength of character. That makes him a real three-dimensional being, as opposed to a mere stereotypical victim. One comes away with a real appreciation for who he was, in all his complexity.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars heart-breaking, December 28, 2008
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R. Neinstein (Brooklyn, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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A beautiful documentary based on the true and incredibly sad story of the last "wild" Indian in North America. Ishi was a wise, gentle soul, and his story is heart-breaking.
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