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Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9786305066897
Format: Color, NTSC
ISBN: 6305066892
Label: United Home
Manufacturer: United Home
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: United Home
Release Date: July 28, 1998
Running Time: 90 minutes
Sales Rank: 3487
Studio: United Home
Theatrical Release Date: December 18, 1973
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - A deeply moving film p
Having lived in Alaska for 7 years after moving from Europe, I was pleasantly surprised when I found this film recently. The film portrays the needed sensitivity to other cultures and shows how misguided we can be to judge cultures with our own values. the simplicity and realism found in the story's plot makes for a moving experience as it is easy to relate to the priest's perspective. As the film progresses you find your own feelings and prejudices are revealed and altered.
Definately ... Read More
Rating:  - Nice reflection of an Alaska Native Community in the 70's
I'm an Alaska Native and grew up in a small town in the Southeast. I'm in my early 50's now, and many times I moved to "the lower 48" to work or live with family. Very strange-- There is an urging when you're younger to move outside of Alaska because it's so remote compared to Stateside. You miss all the malls and variety of places to eat and things to do. After living south for a while, I would start missing the trees, mountain, streams and water where I grew up. When I would become fed up with living ... Read More
Rating:  - A Short Owl
"I Heard The Owl Call My Name" was shown as a television mini-series in 1973. It was wonderful, and I'm afraid the tape I just received is a chopped up, over-edited and miserable version. The events, characters and dialog are the video less-than equivalent of Cliff Notes. Wish I hadn't wasted my money No quality with this release, that's for certain.
Rating:  - Don't miss the book, but skip the movie altogether
I bought this video because I truly loved the book it was based on. What a dis-service was done to Margaret Craven's fine work. The characterization was completely changed, significant parts of the plot were altered, as well as the essential meaning of her uplifting story. The very reasons the young vicar was successful in the village were lost in the terrible characterization of his movie persona.
If you love this book, steer clear of this movie. You will be sorely disappointed. If you love this movie, ... Read More
Rating: - Realistic--Great!
My wife and I live in a primarily Native Alaskan Communmity far north of where this movie took place. But the setting and the people and the rich profile of a primarily-subsistence, Native community seems to be right on target. All of the actors do a first-rate job, and the movie is a fine blend of aspirations,and idealism with the realities of Bush Alaska life. We watch it every Christmas and often times inbetween. Enjoy!
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