"The Story of the Bitterroot, Part 1" (2004)
PART 1: IN THE BEGINNING directed by Steve Slocomb A heartfelt look at a most unusual plant and its relationship to Native American culture. The bitterroot forms the lynchpin of the Salish Indian culture. Part 1, "In the Beginning", tells the legend of how it came to be, along with elder's stories of gathering the plant when they were young. With interviews with spiritual leaders from the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of Montana, including Johnny Arlee, Louie Adams, and Stephen Small Salmon. ABOUT THE FILMMAKER Steve Slocomb has been involved in the film business for 34 years, with extensive experience in motion picture (35mm, 65mm), video, and 3D and visual FX. He has provided expert cinematography to most of the major television networks, and has clients worldwide. Some of his clients include Oprah Winfrey, America's Most Wanted, Good Morning America, and many others. He also produces and directs his own independent films. He lives in the Bitterroot Valley of Montana. www.360bigsky.com Subscribe to THE MONTANA EXPERIENCE - www.youtube.com/channel/UC_Psw3TOXXGULurBj5mtofQ Follow THE MONTANA EXPERIENCE on facebook - www.facebook.com/themontanaexperience
