DVD
Up Heartbreak Hill [videorecording (DVD)] / Long Distance Films, LLC, Native American Public Telecommunications, ITVS, POV's Diverse Voices Project and New Mexico PBS ; directed by Erica Scharf ; produced by Erica Scharf and Christina D. King.
Chronicles the senior year of three Navajo high-school students in New Mexico. Thomas, an elite runner; Tamara, an academic superstar; and Gabby, an aspiring photographer, as they navigate their senior year at a reservation high school.
Record details
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (ca. 82 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
- Publisher: [United States] : PBS Distribution, c2011.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Special features: director's interview; Q&A; deleted scenes. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Thomas Martinez, Tamara Hardy. |
| System Details Note: | DVD; 5.1 surround; NTSC; region 1; widescreen. |
| Language Note: | English (5.1 surround) dialogue ; optional English subtitles (SDH). |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Indian youth > Navajo Indian Reservation. Navajo Indians > Education > United States. Navajo Indians > United States > Social life and customs. Documentary television programs. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Camosun College Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Holdable? | Status | Due Date | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lansdowne Library | E 98 Y68 U6 2012 (Text) | 26040003055825 | Media | Volume hold | Available | - |
- Booklist Reviews : Booklist Reviews 2013 February #1
Teenage friends Thomas, Tamara, and Gabby wrestle with their decisions to leave their Navajo, New Mexico, reservation community to attend college. Going away means giving up strong cultural traditions, and even though life isn't easy on the reservation, where the teens are exposed to poverty, alcoholism, and family problems, it's the only life they know. Running is a way for Thomas to cope with the unrest, but his track coach and teachers worry that the elite athlete might not be mentally strong enough to compete in college. Tamara is academically ready, but she's unsure about surviving on her own, and aspiring-photographer Gabby is also conflicted about leaving classmates and family. The profiled teens, seen interacting with family members, teachers, and friends, speak frankly about life on the reservation and their dreams, hopes, and fears in this insightful program that shows the challenges facing these youngsters, who "struggle to be both Native and modern." Copyright 2012 Booklist Reviews. - Booklist Reviews : Booklist Reviews - Audio And Video Online Reviews 1991-2018
Teenage friends Thomas, Tamara, and Gabby wrestle with their decisions to leave their Navajo, New Mexico, reservation community to attend college. Going away means giving up strong cultural traditions, and even though life isn't easy on the reservation, where the teens are exposed to poverty, alcoholism, and family problems, it's the only life they know. Running is a way for Thomas to cope with the unrest, but his track coach and teachers worry that the elite athlete might not be mentally strong enough to compete in college. Tamara is academically ready, but she's unsure about surviving on her own, and aspiring-photographer Gabby is also conflicted about leaving classmates and family. The profiled teens, seen interacting with family members, teachers, and friends, speak frankly about life on the reservation and their dreams, hopes, and fears in this insightful program that shows the challenges facing these youngsters, who "struggle to be both Native and modern." Copyright 2019 Booklist Reviews. - Video Librarian Reviews : Video Librarian Reviews
Life can be difficult on the massive Navajo reservation located in a remote area along the Arizona-New Mexico border. Per capita income is low (just over $6,000 annually), unemployment is high, and numerous social problems exist, including alcohol and drug abuse, domestic violence, and health issues such as diabetes. Many students drop out of high school, few go to college, and even fewer earn a college degree. Filmmaker Erica Scharf's Up Heartbreak Hill follows three Native American students in their senior year of high school in the village of Navajo, NM. Thomas sports a pink mohawk, comes from a broken home, and is a promising state championship level runner. Tamara also runs, does well in school, feels "caged up" on the "rez," and wants to go away to college. Gabby likes photography, isn't sure of her goals, and is a bit scared to leave home. Scharf explores conflicting aimsâa desire to explore the wider world vs. clinging to the security of the reservationâwhile also examining the role of running in Navajo culture. In addition to the students, viewers meet parents (often struggling with their own issues), school teachers and administrators, and town officials, who all hope that the young people will excel in higher education and then return to help in renewing Navajo culture and the local economy. Interwoven throughout are scenes of Thomas and Tamara's training for the all-important Heartbreak Classic running competition at the end of the school year. Scharf manages to cover a lot of ground in this powerful documentary that culminates in a realistic but hopeful conclusion at graduation. DVD extras include updates, deleted scenes, and an interview with the director. A fine film on Native American adolescent culture, this is highly recommended. Aud: H, C, P. (S. Rees)Copyright Video Librarian Reviews 2011.
