A Lost Cord

Next Gen Student Films

A Lost Cord

A vintage photograph shows a woman dressed in traditional attire holding a baby in a decorated cradleboard. The caption reads, "It represents a tie to your mother, like an unbroken cord, and keeps the child protected their entire life.
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A Film by Neveah K., The Representation Project, 2021

A Lost Cord is a short documentary film created in The Representation Project’s 2021 Youth Media Academy. In Northern Cheyenne culture, there is a tradition of keeping the umbilical cord after it falls off. It represents the child’s connection to its mother and keeps them safe from harm. This short film follows a tale about the consequences of severing the bond created by the umbilical cord.

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