The Sacred Food
A short documentary about the Ojibwe Native Americans of Northern Minnesota and the wild rice (Manoomin) they consider a sacred gift from the Creator. The film tells the Creation and Migration stories that are central to the tribe's oral history and belief system while showing the traditional process of hand-harvesting and parching the wild rice. Biotech companies are currently researching ways to genetically modify the rice and the community is fighting to keep it wild.
Cast: Dave Hoagland, Jr.
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The Sacred Food
A short documentary about the Ojibwe Native Americans of Northern Minnesota and the wild rice (Manoomin) they consider a sacred gift from the Creator. The film tells the Creation and Migration stories that are central to the tribe's oral history and belief system while showing the traditional process of hand-harvesting and parching the wild rice. Biotech companies are currently researching ways to genetically modify the rice and the community is fighting to keep it wild.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Jack Pettibone Riccobono
- Producers
- Jack Pettibone Riccobono
- Studio
- All Rites Reserved
Maturity rating
NRCheck the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English, Ojibwa
Where to watch
Not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service.
