Way of the Warrior
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Exploring the warrior ethic among Native Americans, this documentary also reveals how Native communities have traditionally viewed their warriors and why, during the 20th century, Native men and women have signed up for military service at a rate three times higher than non-Indians. More »
Program Length: 57 minutes
Production Staff: Producer: Patty
Loew (Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Ojibwe)
Production Company: Wisconsin Public
Television
Format: DVD
Website for Way of theWarrior
Public Broadcast Release: November 2007
This documentary examines the
visceral nature of war and the bravery of Native-American veterans who served in
World War I, World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War--and came to grips
with the difficult post-war personal and societal conditions. The program
honors the endurance and sacrifice of individuals such as Mitchell Red Cloud
(Ho-Chunk), a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient; Ira Hayes (Pima), one of
the flag raisers on Iwo Jima; Phil Coon (Creek), a Bataan Death March survivor;
and John Yahola (Creek), a member of the red Stick Warrior society.
Their
stories are examined through the prism of what it means to be "ogichidaa," one
who protects and follows the way of the warrior. Dramatic historical footage,
period photographs and sound effects juxtaposed with photos of veterans in more
genial settings, away from combat with family and friends stateside, create
portrait of not just the warrior, but the paradox of a warrior's motivations.
Tags: historical, veterans, war
Product ID: WAYW-07-E
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