My Grandfather would sometimes go with his brother to visit Ishi and our family has always been very interested in Ishi's story. Saxton Pope, who took care of Ishi when he became ill with tuberculosis. My Grantfather's brother was an intern under Dr. By the way, the film does NOT give the impression that other tribes contributed to the genocide of the Yahi - instead it is quite clear that the bounty on Native Americans was responsible. Neverheless, I believe the story that it tells is probably very close to the way it must have been for Ishi, his mother, sister and grandfather as the last of the Yahi remained in hiding.
Ishi never talked about his time before he emerged from his hiding place, so the film with Dennis Weaver and Joseph Runningfox is speculative. Although I have a copy of the excellent Rattlesnake Productions Documentary done for American Experience and narrated by Linda Hunt, the film starring Joseph Runningfox as a young Ishi has a deep emotional impact - guaranteed to make you cry. I saw this wonderful film many years ago and loved it.
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