11:00 AM – MURU (The Raid) Virtual Q&A with Cliff Curtis & Tearepa Kahi following the screening. Inspired by true events, MURU follows Police Sergeant ‘Taffy’ Tawharau (Cliff Curtis) as he… Read More »Winter Film Showcase – MURU (The Raid)
2:00 PM – Short Film Blocks A collection of diverse short films by Indigenous filmmakers, showcasing powerful stories and creative artistry. FREE!!! Short Films include: I Was Never The Siren… Read More »Winter Film Showcase – Short Film Blocks
Standing Above the Clouds Film WHEN A MASSIVE THIRTY METER TELESCOPE IS PROPOSED TO BE BUILT ON MAUNA KEA, AN UPRISING OF KIAʻI (PROTECTORS) IN HAWAIʻI AND AROUND THE WORLD… Read More »Winter Film Showcase – Standing Above the Clouds
6:00 PM – Short Film Block (18+) An edgy and bold selection of short films for mature audiences, pushing the boundaries of storytelling and creativity. This screening is limited to… Read More »Winter Indigenous Film Showcase – 18+ Shorts Block
5:00 PM – Short Film Block A lineup of compelling short films by Indigenous creators, offering unique perspectives and narratives. Short Films include: Standing Above The Clouds - follows Native… Read More »Winter Indigenous Film Showcase – Shorts Block
7:30 PM – WaaPaKe Dr. Jules Arita Koostachin’s deeply personal documentary explores the silence and resilience of residential school Survivors through truth, freedom, and power. For generations, the suffering of residential school Survivors has radiated outward, impacting Indigenous families and communities. Dr. Jules Arita Koostachin’s deeply personal documentary WaaPaKe (Tomorrow) moves beyond intergenerational trauma, with an invitation… Read More »Winter Indigenous Film – Film WaaPaKe
5:00 PM – Spirit Rangers This animated series by Karissa Valencia follows Native American siblings Kodiak, Summer, and Eddy Skycedar, who secretly become Spirit Rangers to protect the land and its spirits. Virtual Q&A with Karissa Valencia following the screening.
7:00 PM – Indian Road Trip Two Native con-artists are tasked with driving a cranky elder across the reserve, only to encounter supernatural forces trying to disrupt their journey. Cost: FREE!!! When: 2/18/25 Time: 5pm to 9pm Where: Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center 5011 Bernie Whitebear Way, Seattle, WA 98199 in Discovery Park
5:00 PM – Short Film Block 3 Short Films Include: HAAGUA - a new short film featuring a cast of surfers representing 13 tribal nations, traces the roots of a… Read More »Winter Indigenous Film Showcase DAY 4 – Short Blocks
7:30 PM – The Knowing Acclaimed journalist Tanya Talaga searches for her long-lost matriarch Annie, solving an 80-year-old family mystery through her evocative storytelling on screen. With lush cinematography and… Read More »Winter Indigenous Film Showcase DAY 4 – The Knowing
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