Harold of Orange

Documentary Short

This comedy explores the interaction of two cultural groups indigenous to Minnesota-–American Indians and philanthropic foundations. Poet Gerald Vizenor’s screenplay draws on trickster myths common to many Indian tribes to create a contemporary satire which dispels many Hollywood stereotypes. The story involves trickster Harold and his scheme to obtain corporate funding for a chain of coffeehouses featuring reservation-grown “pinch bean” coffee.

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Director: Richard Weise

Run Time: 27 min

Release: 1984

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