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Inside the Revival of an Ancient Indigenous Ritual

Season 1 Episode 7 | 11m 01s

Rooted in themes of renewal, gratitude, purification, and communal solidarity, the Green Corn Ceremony unites community members for spiritual cleansing, storytelling, dances, and songs. As participants partake in the preparation and consumption of freshly harvested corn, they express appreciation for the Earth’s abundance.

Aired: 08/07/23
Funding for RITUAL is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
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Historian Stephen Conway. The American Revolution premieres November 16.
Historian Christopher Brown. The American Revolution premieres November 16.
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Filmmakers discuss how they used stories of both well-known and lesser known figures.
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The filmmakers discuss how they crafted imagery to help tell the story of the American Revolution.
Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt on the challenges of telling America's origin story.
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