Song of Eskasoni

Mahoney, Mike. (Added Author). Guns, Brian. (Added Author). Joe, Rita, 1932-2007 (Added Author). Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. (Added Author). National Film Board of Canada. Atlantic Centre. (Added Author). Morningtide Films. (Added Author).

Summary: Eskasoni is the home of celebrated Micmac poet Rita Joe. In a beautiful setting along the saltwater shore of the Bras D'Or Lakes of Cape Breton Island, the village of Eskasoni enjoys a revival of Native traditons and spirituality, and inspires much of Rita Joe's writing. Her voice is one of the first to express the long-hidden eloquence and natural artistry of her people. Friendliness, a positive outlook, compassion and communication--these are Rita Joe's gentle weapons in her efforts to raise our awareness and understanding of today's Native people. For twenty years her poetry and her presence have touched thousands, allowing us to feel our common dignity. As a published writer and popular public speaker, Rita Joe is a shining example to the young people of Eskasoni, an ambassador for her people, and teacher for us all.

Record details

Physical Description: DVD
videodisc
1 videocdisc (29 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Publisher: Montreal, PQ. : National Film Board of Canada, 1993.

Content descriptions

General Note:	"Native life today as seen through the eyes and poetry of Mi'kmaw elder Rita Joe"--container. This disc is a recorded DVD that may not play on all DVD players or drives.
Creation/Production Credits Note:	Director, Brian Guns; producers, Brian Guns and Mike Mahoney.
Participant or Performer Note:	Poetry and narration, Rita Joe.
System Details Note:	DVD.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:	Licensed for: home, classroom, library. Restrictions: no ILL.
Language Note:	Closed captioned.