A Navajo Weaver (1966): Cast
A Navajo Weaver is a 1966 short film directed by Susie Benally, starring Alta Kahn. It runs 23 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 23 min
- Director
- Susie Benally
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Navajo Weaver About?
The premise of A Navajo Weaver without spoilers.
The filmmaker follows his mother, weaver Alta Kahn, as she creates a rug. The documentary details every step of her traditional craft: raising and shearing the sheep, washing the wool with soap made from dug‑up yucca roots, carding, spinning, walking to collect dye‑producing roots, dyeing the fibers, and finally setting the warp on the loom.
A Navajo Weaver Themes & Keywords
· 7 tags- national film registry
- weaving
- through navajo eyes series
- navajo
- independent short
- native american
- textile
A Navajo Weaver Cast
Alta Kahn stars in A Navajo Weaver. Directed by Susie Benally.
- Director Susie Benally
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A Navajo Weaver FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of A Navajo Weaver, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Navajo Weaver?
A Navajo Weaver runs 23 minutes.
When was A Navajo Weaver released?
A Navajo Weaver was released on November 6, 1966.
Who directed A Navajo Weaver?
A Navajo Weaver was directed by Susie Benally.
Who is in the cast of A Navajo Weaver?
A Navajo Weaver stars Alta Kahn.
Does A Navajo Weaver have a post-credit scene?
No. A Navajo Weaver has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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