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Six indigenous filmmakers debuted works at the Sundance Film Festival that just wrapped up. They include an animated short film, a light-hearted feature about a man and his nephew, and a drama about a rootless woman who makes a life-changing choice. The notable festival also featured 11 Native Fellows who are part of programs to offer support for film makers. We’ll talk with the filmmakers about what it takes to get into the festival and what’s ahead for them.
Guests:
Adam Piron (Kiowa and Mohawk) – manager of the Native and Indigenous Film Program at Sundance
Heather Rae (Cherokee) – filmmaker
Shaandiin Tome (Diné) –Full Circle Fellow
Sky Hopinka (Ho-Chuck and Pechanga) – filmmaker, director video artist
Break Music: For the Light (song) Digging Roots (artist) For the Light (album)
