The Game of Life: Heart and Spirit of the Onondaga

Video
2012
15m

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The Game of Life: Heart and Spirit of the Onondaga (2012)

Documentary explores the cultural and spiritual significance of the sport of Lacrosse to the people of the Onondaga Nation. Called the "Creator's Game" by the Onondagas, Lacrosse has its ori... Read allDocumentary explores the cultural and spiritual significance of the sport of Lacrosse to the people of the Onondaga Nation. Called the "Creator's Game" by the Onondagas, Lacrosse has its origins deep within the customs and beliefs of The Six Nations people. Interviews with player... Read allDocumentary explores the cultural and spiritual significance of the sport of Lacrosse to the people of the Onondaga Nation. Called the "Creator's Game" by the Onondagas, Lacrosse has its origins deep within the customs and beliefs of The Six Nations people. Interviews with players, tribal leaders and coaches help tell the story of the sport that has grown to span the ... Read all

Directors
- Stu Lisson
- Margaret Lynch
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Directors
- Stu Lisson
- Margaret Lynch
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See production info at IMDbPro

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The documentary was shot entirely on Onondaga Nation land near Syracuse, New York. Onondaga and Seneca Nations Faithkeeper Oren Lyons participated in the shooting. Lyons was a teammate on the Syracuse University Lacrosse team of professional football legend Jim Brown. Professional lacrosse players Jeremy Thompson, Brett Bucktooth and Neal Powless also participated. Powless, associate producer of the documentary, is the son of Onondaga Nation Chief Irving Powless. The documentary was featured at the American Indian Movement (AIM) Film Festival.