In the Heart of Big Mountain


In the Heart of Big Mountain
In the Heart of Big Mountain
Directed bySandra Osawa
Directed by
Sandra Osawa
This program was nominated for an ACE award and aired on The Learning Channel and on PBS as part of the Spirit of Place Series. This timeless production captures an intimate portrait of the traumatic consequences of relocation on one Navajo family. Through Katherine Smith’s eyes and words, as a Navajo matriach, the viewer feels the connection to the land on one of the most remote and traditional places in Indian Country – Big Mountain, Arizona.Broadcast on PBS in ’80.
Last Updated: March 17, 2025