The Empire Files — Season 1, Episode 11: Thanksgiving to 'Redskins' - Dispelling American Myths That Hide Native Genocide
Documentary, News, War & Politics • 30 min • 2 seasons, 27 episodes • ★ 8.0/10
Episode synopsis
Each November, Americans celebrate a mythical version of U.S. history. Thanksgiving Day's portrayal of the experience of Native Americans under the boot of settler-colonialism is one of the Empire's most cherished falsehoods.
About The Empire Files
From inside history's biggest empire, host Abby Martin records a world shaped by war & inequality, and explores the U.S. Empire, its rise to world hegemony and its impact on people and the planet.
More episodes from Season 1
- E1The Rise of History's Biggest Empire
- E29/11 and the Belligerent Empire
- E3Tortured & Enslaved: Enter the World's Biggest Prison
- E4War, Propaganda & the Enemy Within
- E5Butchery, Slavery & History of Revolt
- E6America's Unofficial Religion: The War on an Idea
- E7The Empire's Election Extravaganza
- E8The Censored Reality of the Refugee Crisis
- E9The Distortion & Death Behind Israel/Palestine Coverage
- E10Palestine's Rebellion, Israel's Fascism
- E12The US School That Trains Dictators & Death Squads
- E13Bush Military Official: The Empire's Ship is Sinking