Interview with Randolph Mantooth 1974-07-16

Description: 

Actor Randolph Mantooth discusses his thoughts on the current state of Indian culture and heritage. Mantooth talks about the importance of preservation and providingeducation for young Indians. He then goes on to discuss Indian representation in movies, stating that he believes Indians should play Indians. He talks about hurdles Indian actors face, and his thoughts on the American Indian Movement. The interview wraps with a discussion of the role that Indian fairs and festivals have in breaking down the barrier between the Indian and non-Indian.

Tribe, Community, Culture: 
Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians
Community: 
University of Florida
Protocol: 
University of Florida Public Access
Category: 
Activism, Arts and Culture, Education
Keywords: 
Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, Acting, Activism
Original Date: 
1974 July 16th
Creator: 
Randolph Mantooth
Contributor: 
Staff of Nanih Waiya
Language: 
English
Rights: 
Rights retained by interview participants. Interviews are made available to promote deeper understanding of the histories and cultures of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians. You are responsible for determining if your use of this item is permitted by copyright and related rights legislation, including exceptions such as fair use or fair dealing.
Source: 
University of Florida Samuel Proctor Oral History Program
Publisher: 
University of Florida
Identifier: 
MISS CHOC 055
Type: 
Audio Recording, Transcript
Format: 
MP3, PDF