In this Program
CARLISLE 200
Directed by Guarina Lopez, Sanjana Sekhar, Erin Joy Nash
Cyclists, Guarina Lopez (Pascua Yaqui) and Tsinnijinnie Russell (Diné) embark on a 200-mile prayer ride from Washington, D.C. to the cemetery at the Carlisle Indian Boarding School. They ride to honor and remember the 186-189 child ancestors who are known to have been buried there. They ride to bring attention to the dark history of the Indian boarding school system and serve as a call for the approximately 138 children who continue to await their returns home
WAYS OF KNOWING
Directed by Kayla Briët
After decades of uranium mining, community members detail the destruction of extraction, and come together in Dinétah to repair and commune, applying traditional ecological knowledge to the practice of healing. Originally shot as a 360° immersive documentary.
WILD HOGS AND SAFFRON
Directed by Andy Sarjahani
Two long-time friends, one Iranian American, one Native American, come together for a hog hunt, a meal and conversation.
The custodian
Directed by Khaula Malik
Pakistani American, Samu Qureshi, superfan of the Washington, DC NFL team, attempts to sell his collection of memorabilia to please his wife, sure up his finances, and move on to greener pastures. Aside from the practical challenges, the push and pull between belonging and understanding make the work even harder.
Kenji
Directed by Billy Luther
From the salt-water islands of active volcanoes to the desert landscapes of volcanoes now quiet, Kenji Kawano moves to find home.