AIS 344 /AIS 595A - Alternative Spaces for Revitalization: Indigenous Language and Identity in Film

Films and Videos in the University of Arizona Library

North American Indians: Films and Videos
This is an alphabetical list of the filmes and videos in the University of Arizona Library which are about and/or by American Indians

Anthropology: Films and Videos in the University of Arizona Library
This is a list of anthropology films and videos.  It includes many titles about Indians of South America.

Videos and DVD's are shelved by call number in the media area of the Main Library to the left of the desk when you enter through the main entrance.  They are shelved in two separate sequences, the videos to the right and the dvd's to the left.  The Library has players for these materials located in viewing rooms behind the circulation area.  Ask for directions at the Information Desk.  Films are located on the first floor (you enter the Library on the second floor) in compact shelving behind the maps and before the microforms on 1B.  There is one viewing room which has a projector for film.  Ask for assistance.

Searching for Information about Films

Film Index International 
Detailed information about motion pictures (production information) & cinema workers. Includes references to articles full: Film Index International gives full international coverage of films and film personalities from over 170 countries, up to the present day. All eras of film-making are covered - from the early silent movies to recent box-office hits. Based on the British Film Institute's Summary of Information on Film and Television (SIFT) database, Film Index International is both inclusive and authoritative.

Film Literature Index Online (1976-2001)
The FLI Online contains approximately 700,000 citations to articles, film reviews and book reviews published between 1976-2001.  The print version, at Z5784.M9 F5 Info Commons Ref covers 1973-present.

The Internet Movie Database
The Internet's biggest and best Media Arts resource also often provides links to on-line reviews and criticism for individual film titles.

Video Source Book Main Reference PN1992.95 V53
This guides is updated annually and is a good source for film distributors and current prices.

Sources Just about American Indian Film

Films of the American Indian Film Festival 1975-2000 E98 M85 A44 2001 Main Reference
Alphabetical list by title with a short abstract for each film.  Distribution information may be out of date.

Native Networks
Created by the National Museum of the American Indian. Includes media events, a resource list of film festivals, native film organizations and a title list of films. WARNING:  Once you get into this page you cannot seem to navigate back to where you came from originally!

Finding Information in the Catalog

Finding videos, etc.  Use the title of the film.  If we own it, the record should come up.  If you are not sure about the title, try keyword searching with words in the titles.  MODIFY your results by FORMAT: Video/Film.  Try searching the keywords Navajo, Indians, canyon and then use the MODIFY SEARCH button at the top of the results to modify your results to FORMAT: Video/Film to see how this works.

Finding books.  You may try keyword searches for books too.  Here are some of the subject headings which also work:

Indians in motion pictures
Minorities in motion pictures
Western films -- History and criticism