Title The split horn : the life of a Hmong Shaman in America [Hoopla electronic resource].

Publication Info.	[United States] : Collective Eye Films, 2001.
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Description	1 online resource (1 video file (approximately 56 min.)) : sd., col.
	digital rda
	video file rda
Access	Digital content provided by hoopla.
Credits	Directed by Taggart Siegel.
Performer	Narrated by Chai Thao.
Summary	America has become the testing ground for the enduring strength of Hmong culture. THE SPLIT HORN documents the journey of Hmong shaman Paja Thao and his family from the mountains of Laos to the heartland of America: Appleton, Wisconsin. This poignant film shows a shaman's struggle to maintain his ancient traditions as his children embrace American culture. The evocative narrative captures the daily struggle of Paja Thao's family between two worlds.
Audience	Not rated.
System Details	Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subject	Thao, Chai.
	Thao, Paja.
	Thao family.
	Hmong Americans -- Wisconsin -- Appleton.
	Hmong (Asian people) -- Wisconsin -- Appleton.
	Appleton (Wis.) -- Social life and customs.
	Shamans -- Wisconsin -- Appleton.
Genre	Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Added Author	Siegel, Taggart. Producer. Director. Author of screenplay.
	McSilver, Jim. Producer. Author of screenplay.
	Siegel, Sarita. Producer.
	Thao, Chai. Narrator.
	Kobialka, Daniel. Composer.
	hoopla digital.
Added Title	Life of a Hmong Shaman in America
Music No.	MWT12277045

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