In the Mind of Kennewick Victoria Marie Irigoyen

The bones of Kennewick existed almost 9000 years ago in the Columbia River region of Washington. After this amazing discovery, a court decision returns the bones to tribal nations. Scientists call this a crime against science. American Indians argue that the removal of the bones from burial ground is a crime against their people. In the Mind of Kennewick follows the passion, conviction, and controversy one man faces, as a forensic anthropologist challenged to give up his discovery. Santiago De Lewis searches his conscience as the case unfolds. The court room drama weighs scientific evidence against oral tradition, legend, and myth.

CREDITS

Director: Victoria Marie Irigoyen

SCIENTIFIC SUBJECTS

 Anthropology

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Feature Films

A science focused teaching framework for short and feature films, all of which have received awards from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation for their depictions of scientific themes or characters.