When a young intern at the local Senior Day Center challenges DAISY, an accomplished elderly Native American woman to dream big, she re-evaluates her old frail body yet still strong youthful mind and sets out on a stirring quest to fulfill a life-long desire.
Nineteen-year-old Zach Bates told his mother at graduation that he wanted to run a 100-mile ultramarathon before his 20th birthday. Surprised, she reminded him that his farthest cross-country race had only been 5k. Undeterred, he continued to speak his mind and vision to run a 100-mile race before he turned 20. Seeing his determination and knowing her son's unique ability to deeply focus- due to autism- she decided to let him chase his dream. Follow the journey as Zach trains and prepares to run his first 100-mile ultramarathon at the Coldwater Rumble in Goodyear, AZ.
Raised in the suburbs of Phoenix, Turquoise attends college and is interning as a photojournalist at the local paper. She even plans to vacation in Europe over her summer break. All this changes when her grandmother falls sick and "T" is asked to care for her. Turquoise must choose between Rome and the Reservation. A "Rez" summer seems dreadful to the Urban Native, who is ready to discover a world behind the lens of her camera. The road ahead seems so out of focus, but either way, the journey ahead is sure to be an adventure she will never forget.
Twenty-two Native American frybread makers, representing all twenty-two federally recognized tribes in Arizona, convene in Flagstaff to compete for the first ever, first annual, state of Arizona Frybread Championship! The film takes a larger then life turn as four contestants (Tatanka Means, Teresa Choyguha, Dey & Nite and Camille Nighthorse) battle their way to compete for the title in the championship round. This is the frybread competition unlike any you have ever seen, and the movie you can almost taste!
A Native American Veteran, burdened by survivor's guilt after a disastrous military tour, is forced to search for his missing grandfather after his ancestral land is mysteriously taken over by an Unknown Federal Organization!
In the small town of Blue Gap, (on the Navajo Reservation) three brothers combine their talents to form the greatest band Blue Gap has ever known. By chance, these three brothers hear about an exciting opportunity to audition for a German music producer. The comedy picks up speed as the brothers journey from their little town to the big city. The brothers then get caught up in the outrageous hype so much that they find themselves committing to do whatever it takes to win the competition, even if that means selling out and winning the elusive trip to tour Europe!
Two brothers (who see the world very differently) find themselves facing memories that find them rolling in laughter to others that push their intellectual limits, and open wounds that have yet to heal.
In this intimate documentary, Holt Hamilton captures the story behind the humble and passionate Oreland C. Joe - a man whose ability to capture human emotion in his intricate sculptures has brought him worldwide recognition, numerous awards and honors.
At a young age, Oreland knew that art would be his lifelong passion. Encouragement from his parents and a trip overseas led to his eventual interest in sculpting. This interest, combined with his knowledge of Native American history and culture, is evident in his detailed sculptures.
Despite his fame and world travels, Oreland remains a very humble and grateful man. He still finds time to teach and mentor others in his Kirtland, New Mexico studio. He serves as a role model for artists, both young and old, as to what can be achieved when passion collides with hard work and determination. His goal is not only to continue to create beautiful forms of art but to help young Native American artists realize their potential.
For four years, the Jicarilla Apache Nation's Johnson O'Malley program, led by Lynn Roanhorse, and Holt Hamilton Films have joined forces to encourage, motivate and empower Jicarilla Apache youth by providing hands-on learning and mentorship in the filmmaking process. Follow this exciting journey as Native American youth show the world that they can do great things when EMPOWERED.