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.
I found this to be a wonderful program -- I hung on every word. For me, it hits the right notes on all of the PRPD "Core Values" -- and leaves a lingering feeling of awe, respect and sympathy for the Skywalkers and their families.
Comments for Skywalkers of Akwesane
This piece belongs to the series "A Sense of Place: Third Season"
Produced by Helen Borten
Other pieces by Helen Borten
Rating Summary
2 comments
John Hingsbergen
Posted on November 18, 2006 at 06:57 AM | Permalink
Review of Skywalkers of Akwesane
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.
Gregg McVicar
Posted on November 04, 2006 at 09:05 AM | Permalink
Review of Skywalkers of Akwesane
I found this to be a wonderful program -- I hung on every word. For me, it hits the right notes on all of the PRPD "Core Values" -- and leaves a lingering feeling of awe, respect and sympathy for the Skywalkers and their families.