Hand Game
(1999, 60 min. Documentary) US
Producer: Lawrence Johnson
Director: Lawrence Johnson

The film takes a journey across the northwest United States to eight Indian communities for a close-up look at the world of traditional gaming. Although contemporary casino gaming has received major media coverage, the ancient hand game, also called bone, grass or stick game, is the most widely played gambling game in North America.

Image credit: Audience at Club Red Radio, 2000 Native American Film and Video Festival - photograph by Amalia Córdova, NMAI