In Whose Honor? takes a
critical look at the long-running practiceand controversyof
using
American Indian mascots and nicknames in sports.
It follows the remarkable story of Native American artist and activist
Charlene Tetersfrom her beginnings protesting against the Indian
mascot
at the University of Illinois, to the re-birth of the movement
nationwide,
and finally, a look at the backlash that occurs in the community where
she
first began.
bio: Jay Rosenstein is an independent documentary producer who
specializes in
social issue documentaries that focus on under-represented groups and
under
-reported issues in the mainstream media. His films are shown in a
different
video and film festivals. IN WHOSE HONOR won awards at San Francisco
International Film Festival, the National Educational Media Network and
the Windy City International Documentary Festival.
contact information:
Jay Rosenstein, Producer/Director
Rosenstein Productions
POB 2483
Champagne, IL 61825-2483
phone: (217) 351-6867
email: jayr@ncsa.uiuc.edu
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