Navajo Talking Picture (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1985, Navajo Talking Picture is a documentary film directed by Arlene Bowman, running about 40 minutes.
What it’s about. Film student Arlene Bowman (Navajo) travels to the Reservation to document the traditional ways of her grandmother. The filmmaking persists in spite of her grandmother's forceful objections to this invasion of her privacy. Ultimately, what emerges is a work which abruptly calls into question issues of "insider/outsider" status in a portrait of an assimilated Navajo struggling to use a "white man's" medium to capture the remnants of her cultural past.
Who’s in it. Navajo Talking Picture stars Arlene Bowman as Herself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Navajo Talking Picture has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Navajo Talking Picture page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Navajo Talking Picture (1985)?
- In US, Navajo Talking Picture is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Navajo Talking Picture worth watching?
- Navajo Talking Picture holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Navajo Talking Picture?
- Navajo Talking Picture stars Arlene Bowman.
- When was Navajo Talking Picture released?
- Navajo Talking Picture was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 40 minutes.