13172_10045_crying_indian_psa

1970s
Color

PSA about pollution. Shots of indian in traditional dress rowing a canoe down a river. CU shots of trash floating by canoe in river. Shots of indian rowing past a large steam ship, factories. Shot of indian brining canoe up on beach full of litter. Narrator says, "Some people have a deep abiding respect for the natural beauty that was once this country." CU of indian's face as shot reveals highway in background. Narrator says, "And some people don't." Shot of woman throwing trash out of her car. Shot of trash at Indian's feet. Narrator says, "People start pollution. People can stop it." Shot of indian's face as a tear comes out of his eye.