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The DVD for Indian Country Diaries is available in three different versions for both home use and educational use. A deluxe disc with both programs and special features only found on this version is available. Also, each individual program is available with fewer special features.

Classroom Use Teachers and administrators can order three versions of Indian Country Diaries that give them the right to show the program in class and limited public performances (see below). Here are the versions available: The Series Set. This DVD has the full broadcast versions of both programs (each 87 minutes long) plus the following special features: Subtitle tracks for the hard of hearing available on the programs as well as special features. Descriptive Video for the visually impaired on the programs. Chapterization of both programs. "Compare and Contrast" segments exploring the differing lifestyles of reservation and urban Indians. Special segments only found on the DVD of "Recreating the Tongva Language" and "Cherokee Basket Making." A Seat at the Drum. In this program, Mark Anthony Rolo explores the lives of the two-thirds of Indians now living in urban areas. This DVD features: Subtitle tracks for the hard of hearing. Descriptive Video for the visually impaired. Chapterization. A special segment of "Recreating the Tongva Language." Spiral of Fire. In this program, LeAnne Howe travels back to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians reservationto reconnect with her heritage. This DVD features: Subtitle tracks for the hard of hearing. Descriptive Video for the visually impaired. Chapterization. A special segment of "Cherokee Basket Making."

Home Use Individuals and families can order the programs for their own use. See below for restrictions on these DVDs. Here are the versions available: The Series Set. This DVD has the full broadcast versions of both programs (each 87 minutes long) plus the following special features: Subtitle tracks for the hard of hearing available on the programs as well as special features. Descriptive Video for the visually impaired on the programs. Chapterization of both programs. "Compare and Contrast" segments exploring the differing lifestyles of reservation and urban Indians. Special segments only found on the DVD of "Recreating the Tongva Language" and "Cherokee Basket Making." A Seat at the Drum. In this program, Mark Anthony Rolo explores the lives of the two-thirds of Indians now living in urban areas. This DVD features: Subtitle tracks for the hard of hearing. Descriptive Video for the visually impaired. Chapterization. A special segment of "Recreating the Tongva Language." Spiral of Fire. In this program, LeAnne Howe travels back to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians reservationto reconnect with her heritage. This DVD features: Subtitle tracks for the hard of hearing. Descriptive Video for the visually impaired. Chapterization. A special segment of "Cherokee Basket Making."

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1. In-Room Use - For video programs purchased from the NAPT Educational Catalog, Customer may exhibit the Programs to an unlimited number of viewers where all viewers, monitor(s), and playback units are in the same room ("in-room use"). Programs may not be duplicated, broadcast, transmitted by cable, transmitted on any open circuit system, or otherwise transmitted in digital or analog form, without express written permission of NAPT.
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Home Video Catalog:
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