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1491: The Untold Story of the Americas Before Columbus

  • TV Mini Series
  • 2017–
  • 46m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
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1491: The Untold Story of the Americas Before Columbus (2017)
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This 8 part series tells us about indigenous peoples of the Americas before the Spanish explorer Columbus arrived. Each episode shows us via re-enactments about a particular subject. We lear... Read allThis 8 part series tells us about indigenous peoples of the Americas before the Spanish explorer Columbus arrived. Each episode shows us via re-enactments about a particular subject. We learn about their art, architecture, archaeology, Science and Technology etc.This 8 part series tells us about indigenous peoples of the Americas before the Spanish explorer Columbus arrived. Each episode shows us via re-enactments about a particular subject. We learn about their art, architecture, archaeology, Science and Technology etc.

  • Stars
    • Evan Adams
    • Carmen Thompson
    • Kim Cameron
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
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    • Stars
      • Evan Adams
      • Carmen Thompson
      • Kim Cameron
    • 3User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 1 nomination total

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    Evan Adams
    Evan Adams
    • Self - Narrator
    • 2017
    Carmen Thompson
    • Woman
    • 2017
    Kim Cameron
    • Mother
    • 2017
    Gavin Rose
    • Cree Warrior
    • 2017
    Sonya Atalay
    • Self
    • 2017
    Taiaiake Alfred
    • Self
    • 2017
    Lucy Bell
    • Self
    • 2017
    Cheryl Bryce
    • Self
    • 2017
    Greg Cajete
    • Self
    • 2017
    Katrina Claw
    • Self
    • 2017
    Nick Claxton
    • Self
    • 2017
    Charlotte Coté
    • Self
    • 2017
    James Crippen
    • Self
    • 2017
    Beau Dick
    • Self
    • 2017
    John Elliott
    • Self
    • 2017
    Andy Everson
    • Self
    • 2017
    Alisha Gauvreau
    • Self
    • 2017
    Gerardo Gutiérrez
    • Self
    • 2017
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    9gavin-boyd104

    Great documentary series, excellent resource for teachers

    I wanted to shout out this series because it does such a good job of telling the history of Indigenous persons in the Americas. As a teacher I would be hard pressed to find a better documentary resource for outlining the history of the Americas. The series is produced from an Indigenous perspective. Every scientist or anthropologist interviewed is Indigenous and displays great respect for traditional knowledge. The history of the land is intertwined with the history of settlement in the Americas. An ongoing point of discussion is the relationship between scientific inquiry and traditional knowledge. The reenactments are done in period costuming and I believe the languages spoken are also authentic.
    7futuretype

    An exciting story told blandly

    The visuals and content were good (not excellent). However the photography could have been more innovative in helping tell the compelling story of the Americas before Columbus. The narrative and talking heads (although informative) were fall-asleep boring. The animations were helpful but uninspiring. A student paper given at the 2017 Chacmool Conference had better vivid computer graphics of Maya sites. I have a degree in Archaeology. I have visited most of the ancient sites from Alaska to the south of Chile. This bland documentary did not do justice to the character, diveristy and uniqueness of the indigenous cultures that existed prior to 1492.
    2kjclarkey

    No acknowledgement of Australia's Indigenous Peoples?

    I watched last night's episode on NITV. (06.02.2019).

    References were made to several other Indigenous Peoples & their practices across the globe - Asia, Middle East, South Pacific... yet no acknowledgement what so ever about Australia's Indigenous People. The oldest living culture of the world, also with evidence of utilising the land & waters to sustain populations for 60,000+ years. Disappointing & insulting. I will not be tuning in next week.

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    • Release date
      • November 8, 2017 (Canada)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • Germany
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 1491: The untold story of the Americas before Columbus
    • Filming locations
      • Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Aarrow Productions
      • Animiki See Digital Productions
      • ZDF Enterprises
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