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P.O.V. Logo P.O.V.: IN THE LIGHT OF REVERENCE  by Christopher McLeod and Malinda Maynor
Storyline Airdates
Discover what inspired the making of the film and watch a preview.
The Filmmaker
Find out what motivates Christopher McLeod as a filmmaker.
Talking Back
Join our discussion about Native American sacred grounds and the battles surrounding them.
Resources
Explore related resources — a listing of websites, library materials and group activities.
In The Classroom
Teachers, use these companion lesson plans to present the film to your class.
Inpired By...
Damian Vraniak presents an artistic interpretation of the themes evoked in the film.
Sacred Places
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Lightning Strikes Over Devil's Tower, WY
Devils Tower. The Four Corners. Mount Shasta. All places of extraordinary beauty — and impassioned controversy — as Indians and non-Indians struggle to co-exist with very different ideas about how the land should be used. For Native Americans, the land is sacred and akin to the world's greatest cathedrals. For others, the land should be used for industry and recreation. Narrated by Peter Coyote and Tantoo Cardinal (Metis), IN THE LIGHT OF REVERENCE is a beautifully rendered account of the struggles of the Lakota in the Black Hills, the Hopi in Arizona and the Wintu in California to protect their sacred sites.
An Independent Television Service (ITVS) & Native American Public Telecommunications (NAPT) Co-presentation and a Television Race Initiative (TRI) Selection.

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