I have been following the development of the film SONGS MY BROTHERS TAUGHT ME for quite a while now. I can recall many years ago when I first heard it was being developed through the assistance of the filmmakers lab at the Sundance Institute. Now the film has finally been made and being released! As a First Nation filmmaker, actor, storyteller and avid film-goer I am always seeking out films that honestly depict and speak to the experience of being a First Nation person in today's contemporary world. So many films throughout the history of filmmaking have failed to represent our stories in a respectful and powerful way and only perpetuate harmful stereotypes and cliches about what it means to be Indigenous and First Nation on Turtle Island. SONGS MY BROTHERS TAUGHT ME, written and directed by Chloe Zhao, looks promising in breaking the mold by presenting an achingly honest reality about the trauma that native peoples, families and communities deal with, about reconciliation and how First Nations Peoples have been directly affected by colonization, assimilation and genocide. Be sure to watch the trailer below and visit the film website at http://songsthemovie.com/ to find out where you can watch the film in a city near you. Currently, the film is playing in limited release and select cities in the USA but hopefully with enough interest it will expand to more theatres in more cities across Turtle Island. Film Synopsis: With an older brother in jail and living with their single mother on Pine Ridge Reservation, Johnny and his sister Jashuan's lives develop new challenges when their absentee cowboy father suddenly dies. The loss prompts Johnny to strike out for Los Angeles, but would mean leaving behind his beloved sister. Comments are closed.
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