Native American Directed Shorts Run Time: 100 minutes
Screening Times: Friday, November 13 at 12:05 PM Sunday, November 15 at 12:00 PM Thursday, November 19 at 4:45 PM
BLACKWATER Directed by: Boise Esquerra Synopsis: Blackwater follows the story of Birdie Blackwater. A washed up Native American country singer from the reservation who found stardom and fame at an early age. Now on her last leg career wise, and having burnt every bridge across America, Birdie finds herself alone and broke returning to her home land trying to cope with her life as it spirals out of control after ten years of reckless, unchecked, alcoholism.
DOUK Directed by: Michelle Hernandez Synopsis: A Native American family confronts the harsh reality of being split apart from their daughters. INTERLOPER Directed by: Lawrence Hennigan Synopsis: David Murdoch is a bounty hunter from a dystopian world. He’s tasked to travel back in time to present-day Los Angeles in pursuit of a fugitive—one Iris Gilbert. But the mission causes him to question his orders and his future. YOUR NAME ISN’T ENGLISH Directed by: Tazbah Rose Chavez Synopsis: As drivers struggle to pronounce her name, a Native American passenger offers history lessons from the backseat. Its a lesson in American history they won't forget. VOICES UNHEARD Directed by: Mark Lewis Synopsis: Marty Coulee, a Native American photographer and entrepreneur, lives the good life in New York City. When her Native American business partner, Jess, receives an unexpected opportunity in the American Southwest, the two embark on an adventure to Arizona. However, the fun is short-lived when Jess vanishes without a trace. Suddenly, Marty must deal with her past, a system of racism, and false allegations—all while trying to find her friend. These events fundamentally change Marty. She vows to be a voice for the voices unheard. NICE SHIRT Directed by: Juan C. Ysaguirre Synopsis: A compliment gone wrong that asks the right questions. TOTEMS Directed by: Justin Deegan Synopsis: A post-apocalyptic film about two Indigenous men existing in the aftermath of colonial America. When their spouses kick them out, making them homeless in 2019 Seattle. Just like in the old days.
