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- John Hingsbergen
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- Location: Richmond, Kentucky
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- "Skywalkers of Akwesane"
- Summary: How the dangerous skill of high steel became a rite of passage for a Mohawk tribe.
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Review of Skywalkers of Akwesane
John Hingsbergen
Posted on November 18, 2006 at 06:57 AM
Mohawk Indian culture at work in the big city. A sound-rich documentary about people whose roots are in the earth, working hundreds of feet in the air.
An interesting view of how a native culture adapted and made a unique contribution to modern society. An insight into the personalities and motivation of those who chose to risk their lives for the thrill and high pay of steelworking.
Interesting, sound-rich piece. Well recorded and narrated. Production values live up to the best of public radio.
Early in the piece I felt it could use better setup, putting the piece into context. As with most good documentary work, it built steam and drew me in as I stayed with the story.
Not for background listening. Take a half hour and enjoy a glimpse of a world most of us will never experience!
This would be a good special for Labor Day but useable any time, especially for stations that serve major cities.