What Was Ours(2016)
What Was Ours Synopsis
Like millions of indigenous people, many Native American tribes do not control their own material history and culture. For the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho tribes living on the isolated Wind River Indian Reservation in Wyoming, new contact with lost artifacts risks opening old wounds but also offers the possibility for healing. What Was Ours is the story of how a young journalist and a teenage powwow princess, both of the Arapaho tribe, travelled together with a Shoshone elder in search of missing artifacts in the vast archives of Chicago’s Field Museum. There they discover a treasure trove of ancestral objects, setting them on a journey to recover what has been lost and build hope for the future.
What Was Ours (2016) is a documentary film directed by Mat Hames, released on February 22, 2016 with a runtime of 1h 19m. It stars Jordan Dresser, Philbert McLeod and Mikala SunRhodes.
- Director:
- Mat Hames
- Producers:
- Mat Hames
- Cinematographer:
- Wilson Waggoner
- Composer:
- Chris Ruggiero
- Status:
- Released
What Was Ours (2016) Trailer
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What Was Ours Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Mat Hames, produced by Mat Hames.
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What Was Ours – Frequently Asked Questions
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What Was Ours (2016) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in What Was Ours?
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The main cast of What Was Ours (2016) includes Jordan Dresser, Philbert McLeod and Mikala SunRhodes. The film was directed by Mat Hames. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was What Was Ours released?
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What Was Ours was released on February 22, 2016 and runs for 1h 19m.
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