The Sacred Food
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A short documentary about the Ojibwe Native Americans of Northern Minnesota and the wild rice (Manoomin) they consider a sacred gift from the Creator. The film tells the Creation and Migration stories that are central to the tribe's oral history and belief system while showing the traditional process of hand-harvesting and parching the wild rice. Biotech companies are currently researching ways to genetically modify the rice and the community is fighting to keep it wild.
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- Released
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- Language
- English
- tradition
- indigenous
- minnesota
- rice
- biotechnology
- native american
- ojibwe indians
- gmo
- native american folklore
- native american culture
- short film
Top billed cast
Behind the camera
Director
Produced in
United States of America
Release dates
United StatesUS
- Theatrical (limited)NRFargo Film Festival10 Mar 2007
GermanyDE
- Theatrical (limited)Berlin International Film Festival13 Feb 2007
Frequently asked questions
- When was The Sacred Food released?
- The Sacred Food was released on 13 February 2007.
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- Is there a Hindi trailer for The Sacred Food?
- No verified Hindi trailer for The Sacred Food is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of The Sacred Food?
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- Who directed The Sacred Food?
- The Sacred Food (2007) was directed by Jack Pettibone Riccobono.
- How long is The Sacred Food?
- The Sacred Food runs for 6m.












