Sousa on the Rez: Marching to the Beat of a Different Drum

When you hear the phrase "Native American music" you may not think of tubas, trumpets and Sousa marches. Yet, this rich musical tradition has been a part of Native American culture for over one hundred years. Sousa on the Rez: Marching to the Beat of a Different Drum is a half-hour documentary that offers viewers an unexpected and engaging picture of this little-known Native music scene. The film challenges viewers to expand their definition of Native American music and broadens their understanding of contemporary Indian life.

For viewers: Please contact your local public television station to find out when they will be scheduling this program.

Feed Date & NOLA Code: January 6, 2013 @ 1300-1330ET/HD03 | SBDD 000 HD - Base Revision 001

Also, on WORLD:

Sunday, January 13, 2013, at 7:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m., 9:30 p.m. ET and Monday, January 14, 2013, at 1:30 a.m. ET (10:30 p.m. PT on Jan. 13)

Below are resources for stations to use in promoting their carriage of Sousa on the Rez.

• One Page Fact Sheet

• Press Release

• Educational Resources

• Image Captions & Credits

• Crew Bios

• Official Film Website

• Film's Facebook Page

• Watch and/or embed the trailer on your website

• DVD sale site - shopvisionmaker.org

• Educational DVD with Public Performance Rights available: TBD

• Home DVD available: TBD