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This looks like an interesting presentation: Seven short silent films depicting Hispanics or Native Americans, with a panel discussion of experts. And it’s free!

Here’s the official announcement. After you read it, you’ll know as much as I do.

April 1 Sunday  3-5PM   At no charge to the public

Bruce Loeb at the piano

Stereotypes in Silent Films

On the anniversary of early Spanish explorers in the East Bay, 1772/1776, the depiction of Indians and Mexican’s on the silent screen will be seen and discussed by David Kiehn, Niles Museum historian, Nina Egert, Ph.D, anthropologist, and Ruth Orta, Ohlone educator.  Sponsored by the Vinapa Foundation.

The Red Man’s View (1909) directed by D. W. Griffith

Little Dove’s Romance (1911) directed by Fred Balshoffer, starring Red Wing and Young Deer

An Indian Sunbeam (1912) directed by G. M. Anderson starring True Boardman and Edna Sharpe.  35mm print courtesy of Library of Congress

Broncho Billy’s Mexican Wife (1912) directed by G. M. Anderson  35mm print courtesy of George Eastman House

The Battle of Elderbush Gulch (1913) directed by D. W. Griffith starring May Marsh, Lillian Gish, Robert Harron

Build We Here a Mission (1947) A filmed re-enactment of Mission San Jose’s establishment narrated by John Sandoval

Anza Expedition (1976) KMST Television  A bi-centennial re-enactment of the Anza party in Monterrey.