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How do you uncover the true life of a woman whose existence is wrapped in myth, propaganda and a famous animated children’s movie?
This is the true story of Matoaka - a young Powhatan girl who you probably know as Pocahontas. This is the mystery of a child, a hidden history and a stolen story.
Credits:
- Presenter: Marc Fennell
- ABC RN Supervising Producer: Zoe Ferguson
- ABC RN Executive Producer: Amruta Slee
- CBC Producers: Leah-Simone Bowen and Eunice Kim
- CBC Senior producer: Tina Verma
- CBC Executive Producers: Cesil Fernandes and Chris Oke
- Sound Engineer: Martin Peralta
Guests:
- Lauren DeLeary - Writer of Missing Matoaka
- Derek Blais - Creative Director of Missing Matoaka
- Christoph Bull - History tour guide
- Dr. Ashley Spivey - Economic Anthropologist, Historian, Member of the Pamunkey Tribe
With thanks to Rose de Larrabeiti.
Audio courtesy of Missing Matoaka.
This podcast is a co-production of ABC Australia and CBC Podcasts
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