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In Whose Honor? takes a look at the use of Native American Indian nicknames in sports. The Jay Rosenstein production features Native Americans speaking out about the harmful effects of stereotyped images in sports.

“‘In Whose Honor?’ examines the issues of racism, stereotypes, and the powerful effects of mass-media imagery. It captures the passion and resolve articulated by both sides of this contemporary controversy, and also shows the extent to which one community, that of Champaign, Illinois, will go to defend and justify its mascot.” – Jay Rosenstein Productions

The documentary premiered on the PBS series “P.O.V.” on July 15th, 1997 and has won several awards including:

• National Education Media Network/Gold Apple Award 1997
• Best Documentary Short-Finalist/American Indian Film Festival 1998
• Distinguished Coverage of Race in Journalism – Finalist/Columbia University School of Journalism 1999

See In Whose Honor? in the PSU Theater Wednesday, November 16th and Sunday, November 20th at 8 PM as part of Native American Heritage Month. Admission is free.