Bringing the Circle Together: A Native American
Film Series
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(Sponsored in Association with the Japanese
American National Museum, National Center for Preservation of Democracy, InterTribal Entertainment, Hecho de Mano, and Nahui Ohlin)
Bringing the Circle Together: A Native American Film Series is a FREE monthly film series located in downtown Los Angeles at the National Center for Preservation of Democracy. The film series was established to provide quality documentaries by and about Indigenous people of the Americas, and bring together a central gathering place where discussion and awareness of issues can be shared with the Native community and its supporters.
For More information on the film series please nafilmseries@aol.com or visit
www.mypsace.com/nafilmseries
The film series is held at the National Center for
Preservation of Democracy located at 111 North Central Avenue, between 1st
Street and Central Avenue, in downtown Los Angeles. The NCPD can be reached via
train, bus, or parking in the area (pdf
for directions). Films will begin at 7pm, and it is advisable to arrive at
least 15-20 minutes prior for seating. Each film will include a raffle at the
end of the screening, and may include guest speakers and performances when
available. More information will be given, as it is determined.
The film series is hosted by Lorin Morgan-Richards and Tahesha Knapp-Christensen and is sponsored by the following organizations:
The Japanese American National Museum
The National Center for Preservation of Democracy
Nahui Ohlin
Hecho de Mano
InterTribal Entertainment
Thursday, January 15, 2009
7pm
Kaho'olawe Aloha 'Aina
Produced by the Protect Kaho'olawe 'Ohana, this documentary traces the history and activism on Kaho’olawe island, from ancient times through the years of ranching, U.S. military bombardment, and the modern-day struggle to stop the bombing and reclaim the island. A very special performance to follow the screening by Hawaiian guitar extraordinaire Makana!!! Kalani Queypo (Blackfeet/Hawaiian) will present his short film 'Ancestor Eyes' to start the evening. Do not miss this!
Thursday, February 19, 2009
7pm
Whispers
Chumash filmmaker George Angelo, Jr. interviews and documents three Indigenous cultures of Southern California: the Chumash, Tongva/Gabrielino, and Juaneno. This extraordinary documentary presents their history and living traditions, with a special focus on rock art, the tomol, and dolphin dancers. Guests for the night includes filmmaker George Angelo, Jr.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
7pm
Finding Dawn
An estimated 500 Aboriginal women have gone missing or been murdered in Canada over the past 30 years. Acclaimed Métis filmmaker Christine Welsh embarks on an epic journey to shed light on these murders and disappearances that remain unresolved to this day. She begins at Vancouver’s skid row where more than 60 poor women disappeared and travels to the “Highway of Tears” in northern British Columbia where more than two dozen women (all but one Native) have vanished. Actress/Artist Tiger Moon will open the screening with poetry!
Thursday, May 7, 2009
7pm
Walk Like a Warrior: The Apache Skateboard Story
'Walk Like a Warrior' unveils the entrepreneurial spirit of a Native owned and operated skateboard company on the Apache Reservation. 'Walk Like a Warrior' represents Native pride, history and culture in a unique, bold and innovative way. With the help of skateboarding, the Apache Skateboards crew rolls right past tired cliches, stereotypes and myths about Native Americans in the 21st Century. Douglas Miles, founder of Apache Skateboards, will speak after the screening!
Thursday, June 11, 2009
7pm
Quest of the Carib Canoe
Carib Indian artist and activist Jacob Frederick, and others from his community, sail nearly 1000 miles in a hand built canoe from their home on the island of Dominica in the British West Indies to South America in a voyage to rediscover their ancestral heritage. Director Eugene Jarecki generously donated this extremely rare film for presentation. Guest speaker TBA.
