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Taggart Siegel

The Split Horn: Life of A Hmong Shaman in America

    RELEASE

    2001-03-08

    BUGET

    N/A

    LENGTH

    56 min

    Description

    America has become the testing ground for the enduring strength of Hmong culture. THE SPLIT HORN documents the journey of Hmong shaman Paja Thao and his family from the mountains of Laos to the heartland of America: Appleton, Wisconsin. This poignant film shows a shaman's struggle to maintain his ancient traditions as his children embrace American culture. The evocative narrative captures the daily struggle of Paja Thao's family between two worlds.

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