Native and American

Film Synopsis

Native and American follows Holly Spaude as she navigates her tribe’s blood quantum standard. Through working to help preserve the endangered Potawatomi language, Holly has come to know her purpose.

Showings

Fri, Oct 15 Friday, Oct 15

Ancestors

Masonic Building – Red Room

Sun, Oct 17 Sunday, Oct 17

Ancestors

Masonic Building – Red Room

  • Filmmakers in attendance
  • Subjects in attendance
  • Contains adult language

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