Native America Calling

Monday, February 16, 2015 – *Encore: Smoke Signals Reunion*

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It’s been more than 16 years since the film “Smoke Signals” made its way to audiences around the country. The film has become a beloved classic among both Native and non-Native audiences and is hailed for its view on the modern day life of Native Americans. What has this film meant to you over the years? Can you recite scenes from it word for word? Did this film change perceptions of Native Americans? We invite you to an encore presentation of this hour when we were joined by “Smoke Signals” cast, crew and some fans. You can share your thoughts about the film on our Facebook page.

Guests:
Sherman Alexie (Spokane/ Coeur d’Alene)
Chris Eyre (Cheyenne and Arapaho)
Evan Adams (Sliammon First Nation)
Irene Bedard (Inupiaq Yup’ik)
and more!

 

Thursday, October 30, 2014 – Sending a Message Through Film

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Have you ever seen a film that changed your life? Has a movie ever altered how you see the world? There are some great Native films playing around the country right now. Join us as we preview a few of them. The Cherokee Word for Water is a narrative film that tells the true story of a fight for water in a small Cherokee community. La Donna Harris: Indian 101 is a documentary that chronicles the life of Comanche activist La Donna Harris. We’ll speak with the filmmakers of their films about how they use images to share their message. 

 

Break Music:Mean Things Happinin’ In This World (song) Blackfire (artist) Woody Guthrie Singles (album)

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