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SONG OF HIAWATHA (1997)
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Song of Hiawatha (1997) - photo copyright © Hallmark Home Entertainment | Role: Father Marcel
Air Date: November 26, 1997
Director: Jeffrey Shore"The legendary Ojibway Chief...sent by the Great Spirit to lead his people."Synopsis: Based on the epic poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, the story is an introduction to Native American history and legend. White men Bertrand--hoping to trade guns and other European goods for furs--and Father Marcel--looking to bring his religion to the heathen savages--want to talk business with Hiawatha, chief of the Ojibway, but all they find are Nokomis, Hiawatha's grandmother (who raised him) and Iagoo (who tutored the young Hiawatha in the ways of hunting and war.) In a series of flashbacks, Nokomis and Iagoo share stories of Hiawatha's youth and the exploits that raised him to almost mythical status. Cast:
Graham Greene .... O Kagh
Litefoot .... Hiawatha
Irene Bedard .... Minnehaha
Russell Means .... Mudjekeewis
Sheila Tousey .... Nokomis
Michael Rooker .... Bertrand
David Strathairn .... Father Marcel
Adam Beach .... Chibiabos Notes:
• Song of Hiawatha is based off of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's famous epic poem.
• David and co-star Michael Rooker previously worked together in Eight Men Out.
• The film was shot in British Columbia, Canada. It aimed for a theatrical release but instead premiered on the Showtime Network. Related Links:
Poet's Corner - Song of Hiawatha (off site) | 
