Summary Thought Woman is the result of filmmaker Ellen Marie Hinchcliffe's journey to interview and honor one of her intellectual heroines. Paula Gunn Allen was a Two Spirit/Lesbian from the Laguna Pueblo people and of Lebanese, Scottish and Metis descent. She wrote the groundbreaking book The Sacred Hoop- Recovering the Feminine in American Indian Traditions as well as novels, essays, poetry and literary criticism. In 2007 the filmmaker spent a week filming Paula talking about her life and ideas. Seven months later Paula joined the ancestors. From that meeting comes this personal, beautiful film about a brilliant, hilarious woman and her bold thinking on politics, history, and spirit. Features stunning art by Paula's granddaughter, interviews with her daughter and the music of The Neeconis Women Singers. View more details
Genres : Biography Documentary
Release date : Oct 31, 2013
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : Official site
Language : English
Summary Thought Woman is the result of filmmaker Ellen Marie Hinchcliffe's journey to interview and honor one of her intellectual heroines. Paula Gunn Allen was a Two Spirit/Lesbian from the Laguna Pueblo people and of Lebanese, Scottish and Metis descent. She wrote the groundbreaking book The Sacred Hoop- Recovering the Feminine in American Indian Traditions as well as novels, essays, poetry and literary criticism. In 2007 the filmmaker spent a week filming Paula talking about her life and ideas. Seven months later Paula joined the ancestors. From that meeting comes this personal, beautiful film about a brilliant, hilarious woman and her bold thinking on politics, history, and spirit. Features stunning art by Paula's granddaughter, interviews with her daughter and the music of The Neeconis Women Singers. View more details
Genres : Biography Documentary
Release date : Oct 31, 2013
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : Official site
Language : English
