Two-Spirit People (1991)

An overview of historical and contemporary Native American concepts of gender, sexuality and sexual orientation. This documentary explores the "berdache" tradition in Native American culture, in which individuals who embody feminine and masculine qualities act as a conduit between the physical and spiritual world, and because of this are placed in positions of power within the community.

Released Jan. 1, 1991 23 min None+

Genres: Documentary, Short

Keywords: mdblist.imdb-short, imdb.native-american, imdb.native-american-rite, imdb.lesbian, imdb.gay-interest, imdb.independent-film

Production Companies: Frameline Film & Television, Gender On a Stick Productions

Country: United States
Production Country: United States
Languages: English