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Jesus travels to Chinle, Arizona, to meet Native American comedian and actor Tatanka Means.
Exploring Chinle, Arizona, Jesus Trejo connects with Native American comic and actor Tatanka Means. Tatanka delves into his upbringing on the reservation, using humor to illuminate the enduring challenges faced by Indigenous communities nationwide.
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Tatanka Means Preview
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Exploring Chinle, Arizona, Jesus Trejo connects with Native American comic and actor Tatanka Means. Tatanka delves into his upbringing on the reservation, using humor to illuminate the enduring challenges faced by Indigenous communities nationwide.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship(people chanting) (chill music) - How many Natives ever been the only one around a bunch of non Natives sometimes?
What happens?
They become that designated shaman.
(audience laughing) Native people, we love to laugh.
You never seen this one, Coach, right?
You know, the comedy also comes from here because you gotta be able to laugh at yourself.
(comedian exclaiming) Kind of wash your hands with it.
I just made that up.
(cheerful upbeat music) (Jesus laughing) Comedy makes it look like, "Oh man, I am stupid for thinking that."
- You didn't have to do it that hard.
This is PBS, bro.
(comedian laughing) (chill music)
Ancestral Connections: Comedy and Cultural Education
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Tatanka Means discusses how he uses comedy to challenge Native American stereotypes. (2m 1s)
Tatanka's Journey: From the Ring to the Stage
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Tatanka Means reveals how his boxing roots have helped him become more resilient. (3m 34s)
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