Dallas, TX. "Trail of Tears Cherokee Legacy" has been selected by Indie Fest USA Film Festival, as the Best Documentary during the awards ceremony held August 28, 2009 at the Disneyland Hotel, Downtown Disney, Anaheim, CA. read more...
January, 2009
"Our Spirits Don't Speak English: Indian Boarding School" Wins New York Festivals - Silver World Medal Award
November, 2008
Rich-Heape Films, Inc. releases new "Circle of Life" series DVD "The Romance Of A Vanishing Race". Originally produced on 35mm film, this priceless footage, recently discovered within the lost treasures of the National Archives is re-mastered to include an original music score and soundtrack to further preserve Native American history and culture.
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July, 2008
A screening of
"Our Spirits Don't Speak English: Indian Boarding School" was held on Friday, October 3rd as a pre-show event at the "Tenth Annual Native American Music Awards".
June 16, 2008
On June 1 2008, Rich-Heape Films, Inc. released its long awaited documentary titled "Our Spirits Don't Speak English: Indian Boarding School". On June 10, 2008, the government of Canada formally apologized...
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"AMERICAN INDIAN HEALTHCARE: A NATIVE PROSPECTIVE"
Now in production!
Rich-Heape Films, Inc. proudly announces their latest documentary, “American Indian Healthcare: A Native Prospective" will be released soon and we are making the following trailer for your review.
On camera presentation by Peter Coyote
Featuring: Ben Night Horse Campbell -Tim Giago - President Theresa Two Bulls - Principal Chief Chad Smith
If you have any questions, comments, would like to pre-order the DVD or just discuss the film, please feel free to contact us to be alerted to the Summer 2010 Release of "AMERICAN INDIAN HEALTHCARE: A NATIVE PROSPECTIVE." Running time 60 min feature length documentary
"TRAIL OF TEARS CHEROKEE LEGACY WILL REMAIN THE DEFINITIVE FILM TREATMENT OF THE SUBJECT FOR YEARS TO COME. IT IS AN ELOQUENT RETELLING OF AN IMPORTANT CHAPTER IN EARLY AMERICAN HISTORY AND IT DESERVES TO BE VIEWED WIDELY"
--Journal of American History
Award-winning DVD explores America’s darkest period: President Andrew Jackson’s Indian Removal Act of 1830 and the forced removal of the Cherokee Nation to Oklahoma in 1838. Nearly a quarter of the Cherokee National died during the Trail of Tears, arriving in Indian Territory with few elders and even fewer children. Presented by Wes Studi and narrated by James Earl Jones, “Trail of Tears Cherokee Legacy” has already captured an impressive array of awards,
This DVD is a long format Director's Cut, written by Daniel Blake Smith, it chronicles the ethnic cleansing and the hardships endured by the Indians of Southeast America in the 1830s with particular emphasis on the Cherokee Trail of Tears removal.
Running Time 2 hours. Rated for all ages. Captioned, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC $34.95
James Earl Jones
Wes Studi
James Garner
Awards, Film Festivals & Recognition
Silver World Medal for History, New York Festivals
Silver Film Award, Telly Awards
Best Documentary , American Indian Film Festival
Founder’s Award, International Cherokee Film Festival
Best Documentary DeadCenter Film festival
Best Feature Documentary Native American Music Awards
This DVD includes three historic motion pictures of Native Americans and their
life-style in the early 1900s. Featuring Tribal Chiefs who participated in the Last
Great Indian Council and several who fought at the Battle of the Little Big Horn.
Originally produced on 35mm film, this priceless footage, recently discovered within
the lost treasures of the National Archives is re-mastered to include an original
music score and soundtrack to further preserve Native American history and culture.
Running Time 66 Min. Rated for all ages. Captioned. DVD $29.95
This High Definition DVD presents a Native American perspective on Indian Boarding Schools and uncovers the dark history of U.S. Government policy which took Indian children from their homes, forced them into boarding schools and enacted a policy of educating them in the ways of Western Society.
"Our Spirits Don't Speak English: Indian Boarding School" gives a voice to the countless Indian children forced through a system designed to strip them of their Native American culture, heritage and traditions. .
Running Time 80 Min. Rated for all ages. Captioned. HD DVD $29.95
Awards, Film Festivals & Recognition
Best Feature Documentary, International Cherokee Film Festival
Accolade Competition Award of Excellence
Best Documentary, Columbus International Film Festival
“Black Indians: An American Story” (as seen on ABC) brings to light a forgotten part of Americans past – the cultural and racial fusion of Native and African Americans. Narrated by James Earl Jones, “Black Indians: An American Story” explores what brought the two groups together, what drove them apart and the challenges they face today. This educational DVD has captured an impressive array of awards.
This in-depth documentary examines the coalescence of these two groups in American history. Discounted, and often ignored by mainstream America, these minority peoples have often shared a common past. However, with their heritage ignored and their contributions denied they are all but invisible at the dawn of the new millennium.
Approximate Running Time 60 Minutes. Rated for all ages. Color, DVD-Video, NTSC $24.95
Awards, Film Festivals & Recognition
Award of Distinction, Indian Summer Festival
Cine Golden Eagle
Communicator Award
Best Documentary, Native American Music Awards
Aurora Gold Award
Bare Bones Intl. Film Festival Award – Best Documentary
Silver OMNI International Award
Aurora Gold Award
The New York Festivals
Cinevue International Film & Video Competition – Best Documentary
This popular and award-winning DVD teaches you how to search out your Native American ancestors, obtain tribal citizenship, how to research the Dawes Rolls and discover your heritage.
This process could have you enrolled in as little as ninety days. Discover your Native American Heritage...for you, for your children, and for their children after them. This is an informative new DVD that will help you discover your Native American Heritage and Ancestry. Use it as a guide to search out the path of your ancestors and establish your roots within the Circle of Life.
Approximate Running Time 40 Min. Rated for all ages. Color, DVD-Video, NTSC $24.95
Ancient Remedies Now Endorsed by Modern Medicine This wonderful DVD takes a comprehensive look at the ancient health and healing methods of American Indians and how many of those natural remedies are applicable to today's alternative health-conscious society.. It discusses the invaluable contributions the Native Americans made to our early frontier heritage and shows how many of those same healing plants and herbs are an important source of today’s modern methods of maintaining health.
The point is clearly made that what has been effective for thousands of years may still be the best means of maintaining a healthy lifestyle today. Learn from today's respected physicians the crossover of ancient Native American healing remedies to present-day medical practices. Explore for Native American healing plants and herbs and learn from tribal elders traditional healing practices and philosophies. Discover the contents of a 350 year old Indian medicine bag.
Approximate Running Time 40 Min. Rated for all ages. Color, DVD-Video, NTSC $24.95
Experience the magic of a Walela Live In Concert on this new DVD. Performed and recorded on HDTV and Surround sound at the Dallas Theater Center, Kalita Humphreys Theater, Dallas, Texas. Benefiting SNPPI's diabetes awareness projects. 12 of the most beautiful and melodic songs created by Walela. An inspirational musical journey of the Spirit. Open your heart to the marvelous and magical harmony of this very special experience. This wonderful Walela Live In Concert release is a must-have addition for anyone who loves their Cherokee heritage!
Walela Live In Concert (as seen on PBS and "Winner" of Best Video, Native American Music Awards) is an inspirational musical journey of the Spirit as performed by Rita Coolidge, her sister Priscilla Coolidge, and Priscilla's daughter Laura Satterfield. Walela, the Cherokee language word for Hummingbird and the symbol of inspiration for this harmonious family of women singers.
Approximate Running Time 60 Min. Rated Color, DVD-Video, NTSC $27.95
Also available on CD, Walela Live In Concert (as seen on PBS and "Winner" of Best Video, Native American Music Awards 2005) is an inspirational musical journey of the Spirit as performed by Rita Coolidge, her sister Priscilla Coolidge, and Priscilla's daughter Laura Satterfield. Walela, the Cherokee language word for Hummingbird and the symbol of inspiration for this harmonious family of women singers. Approximate Running Time 60 Min. Rated Audio CD $17.95
Tales Of Wonder I & II (as seen on PBS) showcases Native American stories for children, as told in the Native American tradition by acclaimed storyteller and linguist Gregg Howard. Tales of Wonder has been used in a curriculum unit developed by the Stanford University Program on International and Cross-cultural Education.
Approximate Running Time 120 Min. Rated Color, DVD-Video, NTSC $27.95
Awards, Film Festivals & Recognition
Video of the Year, Parenting Magazine
Telly Award
Parent's Guide to Children's Media Award
National Parenting Publications Award
Pegasus Award
Best in Children’s Programming, Children’s Media Guide
Tales Of Wonder showcases Native American stories for children, as told in the Native American tradition by acclaimed storyteller and linguist Gregg Howard. Tales of Wonder has been used in a curriculum unit developed by the Stanford University Program on International and Cross-cultural Education.
Approximate Running Time 60 Min. Rated Audio CD $15.95
for all ages. Captioned, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC $34.95
Color, DVD-Video, NTSC $27.95
