LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — On Friday afternoon, the Arkansas Cinema Society announced that in a partnership with the Sequoyah National Research Center (SNRC) and the University of Arkansas- Little Rock, they will be hosting an event titled "Tales from the Indigenous South."
The event will be an afternoon filled with showcasing various short films that speak of both the triumphs and cultural issues of Native peoples.
It will be held in the lecture hall of the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts on Saturday, October 19, 2024. Admission to the event is free, and doors open promptly at 2:00 p.m. with the event set to begin at 2:30 p.m.
"The Sequoyah National Research Center's message has always been that Native peoples are still here. What better way to demonstrate that than through a film screening commemorating Indigenous Peoples' Day with our friends at the Arkansas Cinema Society," said Erin Fehr, Assistant Director and Archivist, for SNRC at UA Little Rock.
The line-up for the short films is listed below:
“Lady Red Warriors” — A story about the rise of the Oklahoma Choctaw Nation women's stickball team, Tvshka Homma Ohoya also known as the Lady Red Warriors, and two Nations coming together (Choctaw and Chickasaw Nation) to become a force in the stickball community. Directed by Mark Williams.
“Regeneration of Land and Culture” — An intimate portrayal of the buffalo as both a solution to combat climate change, and a symbol of Indigenous power, healing, and prosperity. Directed by Brooke Bierhaus.
“Refrigerator School Dropouts” — Two young Kiowa brothers, weary of the Saturday afternoons at the cinema, venture into the forbidden pool hall only to discover new action heroes of another kind. Directed by Jay Benham.
“The Re-Acknowledgement” — The Chiricahua Apache seek re-acknowledgment and restoration of their ancestral land, Nde Benah. Directed by Dustin Trisler.
"The Sequoyah National Research Center's message has always been that Native peoples are still here. What better way to demonstrate that than through a film screening commemorating Indigenous Peoples' Day with our friends at the Arkansas Cinema Society," said Erin Fehr, Assistant Director and Archivist, for SNRC at UA Little Rock.
Arkansas Cinema Society Executive Director, Kathryn Tucker, also expressed excitement over highlighting these special stories and showcasing them to people in Central Arkansas.
“This event is a unique opportunity to showcase powerful stories that highlight the history, culture, and resilience of regional nations and tribes. We are honored to bring these films to the community and to provide a platform for Indigenous voices," she added.
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