When ancient wisdom beats modern industry - Rebecca Webster
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Suffering illness and despair, Chief Handsome Lake prepared for death. Then, he had a vision. He was walking through a planted field and heard a woman call out. She told him that the recent devastation had left her and her sisters with little hope for the future and asked if they could join him on his journey toward death. Who were these women? Rebecca Webster shares the tale of the Three Sisters.
Reflect on the significance of Handsome Lake's vision. How did it impact his decision regarding death, and what does this tell us about the cultural values of the Haudenosaunee people?
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Meet The Creators
- Educator Rebecca Webster
- Director Luísa Holanda
- Narrator Alexandra Panzer
- Storyboard Artist Luísa Holanda
- Animator Murilo Jardim
- Compositor Gabriel Maia
- Art Director Luísa Holanda
- Music Gabriel Maia
- Sound Designer Gabriel Maia
- Director of Production Gerta Xhelo
- Produced by Sazia Afrin
- Editorial Director Alex Rosenthal
- Editorial Producer Shannon Odell, Cella Wright
- Script Editor Shannon Odell
