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Bullfrog Films
P.O. Box 149
Oley, PA 19547
Tel: 610/779-8226
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The Sun Dagger (Short Version)
The astonishing discovery of an ancient celestial calendar in Chaco Canyon, NM.
29 minutes
(58-minute version available)
Color
Grade Level: 7-12, College, Adult
US Release Date: 1983
Copyright Date: 1982
ISBN (VHS): 1-56029-323-3
Directed by Albert Ihde
Produced by Anna Sofaer, The Solstice Project
Narrated by Robert Redford
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"As an astronomical and geometrical marvel, it ranks with the Pyramids and Stonehenge."
Science 84
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This classic, timeless film documents the extraordinary celestial calendar created by ancient North American Indians, and rediscovered by artist Anna Soafer, high on a butte in New Mexico.
The "dagger" is presently the only known site in the world that marks the extreme positions of both the sun and moon.
The film explores the complex culture of the Anasazi Indians who constructed the calendar, and thrived both spiritually and materially in the harsh environment of Chaco Canyon a thousand years ago.
Note: This short version omits most of the discussion, that is in the long version, with Joseph Campbell about kivas and the more complex aspects of the Anasazi's religious beliefs.
Study guide available
Reviews:
"It changes forever history's perceptions of America's early Indian colonists. And as an astronomical and geometrical marvel, it ranks with the Pyramids and Stonehenge."
Science 84
"THE SUN DAGGER is a "must-buy" for school districts and public libraries."
Media & Methods
"The multidisciplinary nature of this film makes it possible to use it in many classroom situations. The excellent teaching guide, written by Don Reid, vastly improves the film's instructional value."
Journal of College Science Teaching
"Both (versions) are excellent."
Editor's Choice, Science Books & Films
Related Subjects:
American Studies
Archaeoastronomy
Archaeology
Art/Architecture
Astronomy
History
History of Science
Humanities
Indigenous Peoples
Native Americans
Social Studies
Related Links:
The Solstice Project web site
Related Titles:
The Sun Dagger: The astonishing discovery of an ancient celestial calendar in Chaco Canyon, NM.
The Mystery of Chaco Canyon: Unveiling the ancient astronomy of southwestern Pueblo Indians.
The Mystery of the Lost Red Paint People: Advanced seafaring culture lived in New England 7000 years ago.
Norse America: Evidence that the Icelandic sagas were fact not fiction.
Voices of the Land: Our spiritual connection to the land, and how wilderness can heal the soul.
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