Unconquered: Allan Houser and the Legacy of One Apache Family
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Sinopsis
In decades past, Native American artists who wanted to sell to mainstream collectors had little choice but to create predictable, Hollywood-style western scenes. Then came a generation of painters and sculptors led by Allan Houser (or Haozous), a Chiricahua Apache artist with no interest in stereotyped imagery and a belief that his own rich heritage was compatible with modernist ideas and techniques. Narrated by actor Val Kilmer and originally commissioned as part of an exhibit of Houserās work at the Oklahoma History Center, this program depicts the artistās tribal ancestry, his rise to regional and national acclaim, and the continuing success of his sons as they expand upon and depart from their fatherās achievements. Key works are documented, as is Houserās tenure at the Santa Feābased Institute of American Indian Arts.
Sinopsis
In decades past, Native American artists who wanted to sell to mainstream collectors had little choice but to create predictable, Hollywood-style western scenes. Then came a generation of painters and sculptors led by Allan Houser (or Haozous), a Chiricahua Apache artist with no interest in stereotyped imagery and a belief that his own rich heritage was compatible with modernist ideas and techniques. Narrated by actor Val Kilmer and originally commissioned as part of an exhibit of Houserās work at the Oklahoma History Center, this program depicts the artistās tribal ancestry, his rise to regional and national acclaim, and the continuing success of his sons as they expand upon and depart from their fatherās achievements. Key works are documented, as is Houserās tenure at the Santa Feābased Institute of American Indian Arts.
Editor's Take
Driven by powerful, nuanced performances, 'Unconquered: Allan Houser and the Legacy of One Apache Family' is a deeply moving character study that explores complex human emotions.