The First Native American to Win the Pulitzer
Clip: 11/18/2019 | 2m 43sVideo has Closed Captions
Jeff Bridges, Robert Redford, and others explain the importance of Momaday's writing.
When N. Scott Momaday won the Pulitzer Prize for his book "House Made of Dawn," it was a victory for the entire Native American community. Hear Jeff Bridges, Joy Harjo, Robert Redford and James Earl Jones explain the importance of Momaday's writing.
Support for American Masters is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, AARP, Rosalind P. Walter Foundation, Judith and Burton Resnick, Blanche and Hayward Cirker Charitable Lead Annuity Trust, Koo...
The First Native American to Win the Pulitzer
Clip: 11/18/2019 | 2m 43sVideo has Closed Captions
When N. Scott Momaday won the Pulitzer Prize for his book "House Made of Dawn," it was a victory for the entire Native American community. Hear Jeff Bridges, Joy Harjo, Robert Redford and James Earl Jones explain the importance of Momaday's writing.
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