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Washeshu - (9 May – Birkbeck, University of London 11.15am)

Click to enlarge photo for Washeshu The Elders of the Washoe nation are the traditional custodians of the land around Lake Tahoe: a renowned beauty spot on the border of Nevada and California.

Although their numbers have been drastically reduced, the Washoe have undergone a cultural resurgence in recent years. This film, by Washoe man Art George, is an important step in the rebuilding of their culture.



  • 40 minutes
  • Director: Art George Jnr. USA 2007

Venue 5: Cinema at Birkbeck, University of London, 43, Gordon Square, London WC1.
Screenings at Birkbeck are free, but places can be reserved.
www.lcace.org.uk

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