Two-Spirit People

1991

Documentary

Lori Levy,Gretchen Vogel,Michel Beauchemin
23m
January 1, 1991 · United States of America

Overview

An overview of historical and contemporary Native American concepts of gender, sexuality and sexual orientation. This documentary explores the "berdache" tradition in Native American culture, in which individuals who embody feminine and masculine qualities act as a conduit between the physical and spiritual world, and because of this are placed in positions of power within the community.

Details

Status: Released
Release date: January 1, 1991
Original language: English
Countries: United States of America
Production: Frameline Film & Television,Gender On a Stick Productions
Cast: Paula Gunn Allen,Randy Burns,Clyde Hall,Terry Tafoya,Janice Gould,Will Roscoe
Director: Lori Levy,Gretchen Vogel,Michel Beauchemin
Producer: Lori Levy,Gretchen Vogel,Michel Beauchemin
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded
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