Alex Zacarias's Posts - Indigenous Caribbean Network2024-03-29T09:34:18ZAlex Zacariashttp://indigenouscaribbean.ning.com/profile/3Nvideoprocomhttp://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2787618013?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1http://indigenouscaribbean.ning.com/profiles/blog/feed?user=15ifw3bb2ve8o&xn_auth=noBlood Quantumtag:indigenouscaribbean.ning.com,2009-06-18:2030313:BlogPost:435392009-06-18T04:00:40.000ZAlex Zacariashttp://indigenouscaribbean.ning.com/profile/3Nvideoprocom
Professor Haslip-Viera gives his opinion on indigenous identity and blood quantum. Start a discussion and invite a friend.…
Professor Haslip-Viera gives his opinion on indigenous identity and blood quantum. Start a discussion and invite a friend. www.LostTainoTribe.com<br />
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The Seventh Annual DRUMS ALONG THE HUDSON: A NATIVE AMERICAN FESTIVAL - DRUMS ALONG THE HUDSON features Manhattan’s only open air pow wow, which is a celebratory gathering of Native…
The Seventh Annual DRUMS ALONG THE HUDSON: A NATIVE AMERICAN FESTIVAL - DRUMS ALONG THE HUDSON features Manhattan’s only open air pow wow, which is a celebratory gathering of Native people.<br />
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<object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/L_CNSPFIJsU&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="never"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/L_CNSPFIJsU&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="never" width="560" height="340"></embed></object>Latest Trailer #1 for The Lost Taino Tribe documentary.tag:indigenouscaribbean.ning.com,2009-05-30:2030313:BlogPost:428192009-05-30T22:10:46.000ZAlex Zacariashttp://indigenouscaribbean.ning.com/profile/3Nvideoprocom
Throughout the process of creating this documentary you will be seeing new versions of trailers revealing mini stories of the eventual larger picture. As I travel and cross paths with - many of you again and many of you others for the first time - and whether it is in English, Spanish or Taino - or whether your stance about the Taino story is on the left, right or middle - the goal, the hope is to have many of your voices be…
Throughout the process of creating this documentary you will be seeing new versions of trailers revealing mini stories of the eventual larger picture. As I travel and cross paths with - many of you again and many of you others for the first time - and whether it is in English, Spanish or Taino - or whether your stance about the Taino story is on the left, right or middle - the goal, the hope is to have many of your voices be heard.<br />
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<object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/U2s3Ukevc70&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="never"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/U2s3Ukevc70&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="never" width="560" height="340"></embed></object>N.Y. Production of Trailer for the Lost Taino Tribe documentarytag:indigenouscaribbean.ning.com,2009-05-25:2030313:BlogPost:424802009-05-25T17:17:41.000ZAlex Zacariashttp://indigenouscaribbean.ning.com/profile/3Nvideoprocom
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Here are some images of the making of the documentary trailer in New York. First I want to thank you all that supported and welcomed us to your wonderful city. My first impression is that the Taino story is beyond the facts and truths (which is very important) but it is the unrelenting passion for self identity. Each person - each group - are similiar and different in many ways and together makes for a powerful story.<br />
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One week was not enough but I…
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Here are some images of the making of the documentary trailer in New York. First I want to thank you all that supported and welcomed us to your wonderful city. My first impression is that the Taino story is beyond the facts and truths (which is very important) but it is the unrelenting passion for self identity. Each person - each group - are similiar and different in many ways and together makes for a powerful story.<br />
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One week was not enough but I was able to get enough film footage and information to continue to pursue the funding for the making of this documentary. The truth is much larger than any one person or place. We will be back to New York and will be heading to Puerto Rico and to all the Caribbean Diaspora.<br />
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<p></p>The Lost Taino Tribe Documentary - Being Created From The Input Of The Global Communitytag:indigenouscaribbean.ning.com,2009-04-21:2030313:BlogPost:403042009-04-21T20:56:16.000ZAlex Zacariashttp://indigenouscaribbean.ning.com/profile/3Nvideoprocom
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I am a filmmaker - born on the island of Vieques, P.R.<br />
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According to history - The last Native Taíno revolt against the Spanish crown took place in Vieques<br />
(Taino: Bieques Borikén). The cacique brothers, Cacimar and Yaurèibo, fought to the death on this island.<br />
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In recent contemporary history for over half a century my people of Vieques revolted against the U.S. military's use of using their island as target practise by air, sea, and land which left…
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I am a filmmaker - born on the island of Vieques, P.R.<br />
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According to history - The last Native Taíno revolt against the Spanish crown took place in Vieques<br />
(Taino: Bieques Borikén). The cacique brothers, Cacimar and Yaurèibo, fought to the death on this island.<br />
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In recent contemporary history for over half a century my people of Vieques revolted against the U.S. military's use of using their island as target practise by air, sea, and land which left our physical and spiritual enviornment poisoned to this day.<br />
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I guess you could say that fighting against injustices is in my blood and I use my storytelling and my camera to fight the wars for those who don't often have a voice - and often they are "minorites", women and children.<br />
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My latest project THE LOST TAINO TRIBE is the story of Taino Identity. This project was a seed of an idea over 5 years ago and today it's in the early stage of development which I have received seed monies from ITVS/PBS to conduct my research. I also created a website for the project www.LostTainoTribe.com to invite everyone and anyone to share their ideas and experiences relating to this story. I in turn will share my experiences in the making of this film for all those who are creatives or just curious how a documentary film is done. Look forward to hearing your stories!<br />
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Thank you!<br />
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Alex