Journey From Spirit Mountain

MID-LENGTH DOC

Journey from Spirit Mountain

Director: Daniel Golding
Filmmaker in person
JOURNEY FROM SPIRIT MOUNTAIN tells the story of the Quechan Indian Lightning Songs, first trapped by their original dreamers in the late 1800's, which recount the Creation Story and the exploits of Wonderboy. We are introduced to Preston Arroweed, a contemporary singer, who revitalizes these songs. In today's world he must compete with other storytellers - corporations producing television, radio, video games and movies - trying to capture the imaginations of Quechan youth. This film, which is a must for anyone interested in the history of consciousness, tells of the migration of the Quechan from the creation to their present home, showing the archeological evidence and geographic regions described in the songs. (2007, 35 min.)
Showing: May 18, 2pm,  MTC