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200930 minPGdocumentary

A Gift From Talking God

200930 minPGdocumentary

For 400 years, the Navajo-Churro sheep has been essential to the Navajo, Pueblo, and Hispanic people of the American Southwest.

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For 400 years, the Navajo-Churro sheep has been essential to the Navajo, Pueblo, and Hispanic people of the American Southwest.

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Peter Blystonedirector

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Navajo people of the American Southwest consider the Navajo-Churro sheep essential to their culture. These sheep have sustained the Navajo, Pueblo, and Hispanic communities for over 400 years. The film details their significance in daily life and traditional practices. It captures the connection between the sheep and the land, illustrating the impact on agriculture and community identity. The documentary runs for 30 minutes and was released in 2009.

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