Watch Pocahontas: Princess of the American Indians

TV-Y7
1991
1 Season
7.1 (56)

Pocahontas: Princess of the American Indians is a 1997 animated series produced by Janson Media. The show is a retelling of the story of Pocahontas, a Native American princess who lived in the early 17th century. The series features Teresa Pascarelli as the voice of Pocahontas, Francis Pardeilhan as the voice of John Smith, and Gregory Snegoff as the voice of Chief Powhatan.

The show takes place in the Virginia Colony, where the English have settled. Pocahontas and her tribe, the Powhatans, are initially wary of the English settlers, but Pocahontas is curious about them and wants to learn more. She eventually meets John Smith, one of the leaders of the English settlement, and the two of them become friends.

As Pocahontas and John Smith spend more time together, they discover that they have much in common, despite their different cultures. Pocahontas teaches John Smith about the Powhatan way of life, and he teaches her about England and the English language. However, their friendship is not without challenges, as tensions between the English settlers and the Powhatans continue to rise.

Throughout the series, Pocahontas and John Smith must navigate the complex relationship between their two cultures. They must learn to communicate and understand each other, while also respecting their differences. They also face external threats, such as the arrival of even more English settlers and the danger of war with other Native American tribes.

The show's animation is colorful and engaging, with detailed backgrounds and character designs. The voice acting is strong, with Pascarelli's performance as Pocahontas being particularly notable for its warmth and sincerity.

Despite its focus on a historical figure, the show does take some creative liberties with the story of Pocahontas. For example, it portrays her as being much younger than she was in real life, and it takes some liberties with the details of her relationship with John Smith. However, these changes are generally done in service of the series' overarching themes of friendship, understanding, and respect between different cultures.

In addition to its entertainment value, Pocahontas: Princess of the American Indians can also be a useful educational tool. It provides a window into the history and culture of the Powhatan tribe, as well as the early days of European settlement in the Americas. It also promotes empathy and understanding between different peoples, making it a valuable resource for anyone looking to teach these values to children.

Overall, Pocahontas: Princess of the American Indians is an engaging and heartfelt retelling of Pocahontas' story. With its strong animation, voice acting, and themes of understanding and respect, it has something to offer viewers of all ages.

Pocahontas: Princess of the American Indians is a series that ran for 1 seasons (25 episodes) between August 31, 1991 and on Janson Media

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Seasons

26. The Homecoming

September 1, 1991

Pocahontas speaks to the Incas from the top of Machu Picchu and then goes to the coast of Peru, escorted by Huascar and an Incas patrol. After having repelled, with some difficulty, the attack of Javaroos, wild people of the forest, they arrive on the coast where they board a big raft. They go aboard with an Inca warrior and go towards their land and their time.

25. From Tenochtitlan to the Condor Mountains

September 1, 1991

Arrived in the wonderful city of Tenochtitlan, they are received without particular warmth by Montezuma II. They visit the city and Pocahontas speaks to all from the top of the Sun-pyramid. They visit Tenochtitlan bringing with them an Aztec warrior and go South to arrive in Colombia. From there, one of the Incas roads leading to Cusco starts and they find a patrol that is awaiting them.

24. The Heart of a Unique Word

September 1, 1991

After speaking to two Spanish prisoners of the Mayas, the group arrives at the place of the meeting. Pocahontas there has the confirmation that Maya make human sacrifices and she is disgusted by this rite and starts preaching of sharing love towards everybody and all creatures. A Maya warrior joins Pocahontas' group and escorted by an Aztec patrol, heads towards Tenochtitlan, the Aztec Capital.

23. Heading for the Smoking Mountains

September 1, 1991

Pocahontas and her warriors leave Cahokia and go to the South.Once in Florida, with the help of a Seminole Shaman,they reach Yucatan and are moved back in time, a few hundred years before the Spanish invaded those lands. When they arrived there, they meet the Mayas and their amazing civilization. They are welcomed by Batab of Ulmax and his sister. Pocahontas makes her speech in front of thousands.

22. The Scared City

September 1, 1991

Cahokia is a city rich of pyramid-shaped temples and palaces. The chief shaman explains to them the organization of the city and the powers of Big Sun, the only absolute sovereign of North America. But the times are changing. Outside the walls of the city, Spanish settlers are camped. Their messenger invites everybody to a party in Pocahontas' honor. A ball-game will be played between them.

21. Journey to Cahokia

September 1, 1991

The group leaves Arizona and goes to the East. On the banks of the Arkansas river they meet Little Puma a Coctaw, Gust of Wind a Cherokee and Tattooed Snake a Natchez, who are going to Cahokia, the holy city, to listen to Pocahontas' message. They join the group and speak about their powerful confederation, of which Cahokia is one of the most important city.

20. The Blue Star

September 1, 1991

Pocahontas and her warriors respect Hopi-Ho's strong and surprisingly healthy grandfather, who gives all of them encouragements and wise advice. Returned at the Mesa, they watch the ceremony Wuwuchin. The Kachina "Blue Star," prophet of woe, tunes in his song confirming to everybody the defeats that their people must suffer in the future and the final triumph.

19. The Victory Celebration

September 1, 1991

The group goes to the Second Mesa, where Hopi-Ho's house is. There, somebody is waiting to honor them, celebrate the victory, and initiate them into the mysteries of the Kachinas. The victory party is complete with competitions and games to which warriors of all tribes participate, and very often, are won by Pocahontas and her friends.

18. The Great Battle

September 1, 1991

Pocahontas, her warriors, and the sacred animals, go to the San Francisco Mountain for the final battle. The fight among the Good and the Evil is terrible, long, and fought at many levels. For the fierce Spider Woman and her warriors, the result is uncertain but in the end the Good succeeds in a triumphing victory.

17. Heading for Canyon Country

September 1, 1991

After having watched the Sun-dance, Pocahontas and her group, to whom a Sioux , a Cheyenne, a Kiowa, a Blackfeet and an Arapaho are added, go South. Hopi-Ho is happy to come back home but he is worried because here is where they will face the final fight against their powerful enemies. In the Monument Valley they are welcomed by Navajos, Hopi, Apache, Zuni and fifty more less known tribes.

16. Bison Country

September 1, 1991

In the Sioux camp there are horses given as present by Comanches and the warriors of all the tribes are learning to use them for hunting. During the celebrations a competition is organized that Pocahontas, on her White Stallion, will win.

15. The Lords of the Prairie

September 1, 1991

Hopi-Ho recognizes the strange American Indians who have attacked them. They are Hopi warriors of Spider Woman' s Clan. To defeat them, Pocahontas and Hopi-Ho ask for help from the Kachina Spirits and at the end, they know that the final encounter will be on the San Francisco Mountain's slopes. When they reach the Black Hills, they meet some Sioux who are hunting bisons.

13. The People of the River and the High Plateau

September 1, 1991

While everybody is engaged in the preparations of the Big Party in Pocahontas' honor, she gets to know the tribes of the area and their lifestyle. After the Great Party, Pocahontas who knows how important horses will become to them, offers to teach, all who wish, how to ride. Pocahontas makes her speech to the Tribes. Black Elk and Red Owl decide to join as escort.

12. Twin Falls

September 1, 1991

The group goes on horseback towards the Twin Waterfalls, where the tribes of Table-Land and Great Dock are waiting. In the last stretch, Black Elk, a young Shoshoni shaman/chief goes to meet them. At the waterfalls, Pocahontas is hailed by Ute, Paiute, Shoshoni, Nez Percè, Modoc and many other tribes.

11. The Future King of the Prairie

September 1, 1991

California's Northern Tribes chose Little Fox, young warrior and shaman Miwok, as their representative to escort Pocahontas. The group takes the road again going towards the table-land. Once they have gone to the mountains, they must confront a terrible snowstorm and again, receive help from the sacred animals. They continue their journey by canoes on the river Humbolt.

10. The Basket Makers

September 1, 1991

The group is accompanied by a patrol at the place of the Council, where they find, waiting for them, the areas' Tribes: Miwok, Yokut, Talowa and others. These people transformed the manufacturing of baskets into a real art. Pocahontas gets the opportunity to appreciate the qualities of these tribes before communicating to them the Great Spirit's Message.

9. Heading for California

September 1, 1991

Pocahontas, after having communicated the God's Will, leaves the North-West's Indians tribes and heads toward North California. Another escort is added, Elswa, a young Carver and Haida warrior. They travel on the big and powerful Haida canoes and arrive in St. Francisco's Bay. However, not before suffering an attack by a ferocious killer-whale sent by a mysterious enemy.

8. Heading for Another Sea

September 1, 1991

Pocahontas bids farewell to the Eskimos and heads toward the North Coast of the Pacific Ocean, accompanied by her escorts to which three very courageous young Eskimos are added: Lel, Nui and Miutlik. They reject a sudden and unexpected attack of Kutchins and then, they head themselves toward the West Coast, where they are welcomed by the Salish, the Haida, and the Tinglit.

7. The Frozen Wastes

September 1, 1991

Pocahontas and her escort, accompanied by a lot of Eskimos, continue their journey to the North Pole. After a sudden snowfall, they have to change from the canoes to sleighs. Arriving at the Mackenzie River's Mouth, they are welcomed by the powerful Shaman Arnatoak. He is willing to help Pocahontas locate her enemies and, to do it, they'll have to go where the eternal ices are.

6. The Midnight Sun

September 1, 1991

Sincere Plume has joined Pocahontas' escorts and together they leave the Winnipeg's Lake Tribes and go on towards the North Pole. After some days, they're attacked by a ferocious gang of renegades and they save themselves thanks to the intervention of the sacred animals. Pocahontas and Hopi-Ho begin suspecting there is an enemy hidden in the shadows, intent on making their mission fail.

5. Heading North

September 1, 1991

Pocahontas and her escorts leave Niagara Falls, directed North. During a violent storm that imperils their lives, they discover the countless powers of the holy animals. Continuing, they meet a Sincere Plume, a young Cree warrior, who offers to guide them to Winnipeg Lake, where some tribes are waiting eagerly for them, anxious to hear the message of the Great Spirit.

4. The Great Gathering

September 1, 1991

Pocahontas speaks in front of a great crowd with Niagara Falls in the background. She receives words of support, supplied from Hopi-Ho, the holy animals, and the Corn Spirit. After the speech, she plans to leave for the Arctic Region. Wandering Spirit tells her that the Tribe Council has assigned her new escorts: Miac, Mic-Mac, Ciwa, and Cippewa.

3. Niagara Falls

September 1, 1991

The group arrives to Niagara Falls, where all the North-East Tribes are waiting. Pocahontas talks with their respective councils, where she then learns about their customs and traditions. We are then introduced to "Wandering Spirit," an Iroquois wise woman who tells Pocahontas the legend of Hiawata, the creator of the "Five Nation League".

2. A New Friend

September 1, 1991

The three friends continue their journey towards the Niagara Falls. Hopi-Ho tries in vain to resist Moc's continues verbal provocations. Moc hides his hypersensitivity behind an arrogant and a little boaster attitude. They are intercepted by a Iroquois patrol that will guide them to the meeting place. The patrol's Chief is Yellow Wolf, young Seneca warrior, tribe enemy of Mohicans.

1. The Departure

August 31, 1991

Gyva, the Grandmother of Pocahontas, tells her grandchild that the time for her destiny to unfold has arrived. Hopi-Ho, the young Hopi Shaman, has set out on a journey for her. Together, they are destined to impart a message to all the people and tribes of the continent which the Great Spirit gave them. They first travel north. After a while they encounter Moc, a young Mohican who will join them.

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Where to Watch Pocahontas: Princess of the American Indians

Pocahontas: Princess of the American Indians is available for streaming on the Janson Media website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Pocahontas: Princess of the American Indians on demand at Amazon.