

Standing on Sacred Ground
“Four Films. Eight Cultures. One Fight.”
Overview
Indigenous people resist government mega-projects, consumer culture, competing religions, resource extraction and climate change in this four-part documentary series. In the US and around the world, native communities share ecological wisdom and spiritual reverence while battling a utilitarian view of land.
Seasons (1)
Season 1
4 Episodes
2014
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