Film Category: 2025

Through a series of archival footage, pictures, and interviews, filmmaker Mike J. Marin chronicles the rise of Native hip-hop told by Without Rezervation (WOR), the first recognized Native American rap group in the United States. Chris “MC Hiddese” Lamarr, Kevin “Mac Nez” Nez, and Mike “Saint Mike” Marin tell their stories of the life and… Read more »

Created as an educational resource for the Illuminating Worldviews project, ‘The River That Untangles One’s Mind’ invites audiences on a reflective journey into the reciprocal and symbiotic relationship between language, worldview, and world-making. Alongside Yukon First Nations and Alaska Native language speakers, artists, and knowledge-keepers, producers Skaydu.û Jules and Guná Jensen collaborate with filmmaker Douglas… Read more »

Native fashion is not just an image of headdresses and deerskin covers, yet mainstream media has long settled for these stereotypical presentations — in New York City though, an Indigenous model from the Pacific Northwest strives to represent a tie between modern fashion and traditional wear, bringing culture and representation for an Indigenous designer to the big… Read more »

n this captivating episode of This is Indian Country, we journey to Hollywood, where we meet trailblazer Tantoo Cardinal, who has shattered glass ceilings for Native actors. Tantoo shares her inspiring story of how her ancestors paved the way for her success as one of the most prominent women in film, proudly opening doors for… Read more »

“BRAIDS” follows a young Native American boy, Raven, who grapples with identity, tradition, and societal pressures in a world that often misunderstands his heritage. Through the lens of a single school day, the film explores the struggle between maintaining cultural integrity and conforming to societal expectations.

A Navajo/Bengali niece kneads to find dough-mestic harmony when her aunties burst into a frybread vs. roti showdown. With all the ingredients of her culture, she must cook up her own recipe for belonging.

What seems to be a burgeoning romance between two Natives takes a sinister turn as one grows suspicious of the other’s Indigenous heritage. When confronted, deceit turns their romantic evening into a darkly comedic nightmare.

After a devastating family emergency, Elly is faced with the difficult decision to follow her dreams or leave the love of her life behind.