Thunder in the Dells (1992)
A documentary on the Winnebago Indians in Wisconsin. Covers their history, including efforts to remove them from their homeland to reservations in the west, their treatment by the government, and the legacy of Chief Yellow Thunder. Interviews with Winnebago Indians from the Wisconsin Dells area today show that they are striving to preserve knowledge of their traditions and to educate others about their culture.
Director: Dave Erickson
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Ken Funmaker Jr. as Traditional Music Performer |
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Michael Hanson as Narrator |
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Randy Tallmadge as Dandy Voice |
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Russell Monegar as Blue Wing |
| Writing | Dave Erickson | Writer |
| Editing | Frank Boll | Editor |
| Sound | Tom Naunas | Sound |
| Sound | Curt Sorenson | Sound |
| Crew | Forrest Hartmann | Thanks |
| Crew | Anna Krause | Thanks |
| Crew | Connie Bell | Thanks |
| Crew | Frank Boll | Cinematography |
| Production | Dave Erickson | Producer |
| Sound | Kerman Eckes | Sound |
| Production | Nancy Oestreich Lurie | Consulting Producer |
| Production | Michael Goc | Consulting Producer |
| Production | Lance Tallmadge | Producer |
| Sound | Thomas A. Naunas | Original Music Composer |
| Crew | Eleanor Chiquoine | Thanks |
| Editing | Dave Erickson | Co-Editor |
| Crew | Judy Smith | Thanks |
| Directing | Dave Erickson | Director |
| Crew | Mark Reitz | Thanks |
| Sound | Dave Erickson | Sound |