Wolfinger on Native American Roles
Authenticity of Desperate Crossing
Producer Wolfinger of "Desperate Crossing discusses the Native Americans used in the production.
Wampanoag Roles in Desperate Crossing
During my recent interview with Ms. Lisa Q. Wolfinger, producer of The History Channel's(c) upcoming television production of "Desperate Crossing: The Untold Story of the Mayflower," I ask about the actors playing the roles of the Native Americans.
Kion: Were people playing the parts of the Native Americans also from the Royal Shakespeare Company? If not, were they actually Wampanoag Indians, or a variety of other tribes?
Wolfinger: The Native Americans were not actors, they are all members of the modern Wampanoag community.
Kion: Of the Native American structures, clothing, and props were these relics of the time period or reproduced? If reproduced, were they constructed by Native Americans and by methods used in the 1600's?
Wolfinger: Yes, clothes and props were made using 17th century techniques by the Wampanoag experts who work at Plimoth Plantation.
Praise For Desperate Crossing
Kion: Lisa, are there any other remarks or comments you would like to add concerning the production of "Desperate Crossing: The Untold Story of the Mayflower?"
Wolfinger: No, except that I hope you tune in and enjoy the film! I think you will find it not only informative and very well researched but entertaining. This is truly an action adventure epic to end all epics!
Kion: I wish to thank Lisa Q. Wolfinger, Producer and Director of "Desperate Crossing: The Untold Story of the Mayflower?" for this informative and interesting interview and in allowing us to have a look behind the scenes of this wonderful and educational production presented to us by The History Channel (c).
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"Desperate Crossing: The Untold Story of the Mayflower" will air on Sunday, November 19 at 8 p. m. ET/PT on The History Channel (c).
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