These videos highlight the shift in cultural perspectives over time. During the 1970's a cultural shift was still in progress as a result of the civil rights movement and many historically marginalized groups were just finding their voices. The first video clearly demonstrates some of the prejudices prevalent at this time as well as perpetuating the hero status of Columbus as an intrepid explorer. It is undeniable that explorer stories capture the imagination. It is easy to see how the ugly parts of conquest are downplayed or forgotten by the "victors" and their descendants. Awareness of the reality of what this conquest meant for indigenous peoples only comes when our culture shifts and unpleasant facts are brought to light. The second
