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The Split Horn
URL: http://www.pbs.org/splithorn/

Description:
Companion website to a documentary that tells the story "of a Hmong shaman and his family living in Appleton, Wisconsin. ... [The] film shows a shaman's struggles to maintain his ancient traditions as his children embrace American culture." Features illustrated essays on the family, shamanism and Hmong rituals, Hmong culture (folklore, sewing, and music), related links (some broken), and an interview with the filmmakers. From Independent Television Service (ITVS).

Publisher:
Independent Television Service (ITVS)

Extra Keywords
Public Broadcasting Service PBS

LII Database Information:
Record 28143 created by Jennifer English on 03/17/2009
Last modification on 04/20/2009
Published: 04/30/2009  
Funding agency: California State Library
LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/28143