Storyline
A short documentary about the Ojibwe Native Americans of Northern Minnesota and the wild rice (Manoomin) they consider a sacred gift from the Creator. The film tells the Creation and Migration stories that are central to the tribe's oral history and belief system while showing the traditional process of hand-harvesting and parching the wild rice. Biotech companies are currently researching ways to genetically modify the rice and the community is fighting to keep it wild.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Dave Hoagland, Jr.
Narrator (voice)
Frequently Asked Questions
The Sacred Food was released on February 13, 2007.
The runtime of The Sacred Food is 6m.
The Sacred Food is a Documentary movie.
The Sacred Food is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
The Sacred Food was directed by Jack Pettibone Riccobono.
The main cast of The Sacred Food includes Dave Hoagland, Jr..
The Sacred Food is originally in English.