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Eagle Dance, Pueblo Indians (1898)

Movie ★ 4.3 1 min

Filmed in 1898 by Edison cameramen, this actuality records Pueblo dancers performing the traditional Eagle Dance. The performers, clad in feathered regalia and accompanied by drumming and chanting, move in rhythm to mimic the movements of the eagle. Intended to showcase Native American ceremonial life for early motion picture audiences, it is among the earliest surviving films of Indigenous rituals, though staged for the camera in keeping with late-19th-century ethnographic spectacle.

James H. White Director

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Quick facts

Released
February 12, 1898
Runtime
1 min
IMDb
tt0221142
Language
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Frequently asked questions

What is Eagle Dance, Pueblo Indians about?
Filmed in 1898 by Edison cameramen, this actuality records Pueblo dancers performing the traditional Eagle Dance. The performers, clad in feathered regalia and accompanied by drumming and chanting, move in rhythm to mimic the movements of the eagle. Intended to showcase Native American ceremonial life for early motion picture audiences, it is among the earliest surviving films of Indigenous rituals, though staged for the camera in keeping with late-19th-century ethnographic spectacle.
Who directed Eagle Dance, Pueblo Indians?
Eagle Dance, Pueblo Indians was directed by James H. White.
When was Eagle Dance, Pueblo Indians released?
Eagle Dance, Pueblo Indians is a 1898 film.
Where can I watch Eagle Dance, Pueblo Indians?
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