"Chishkale: The Blessing of the Acorn" in the 45th American Indian Film Fest

I am super honored that a film I directed, “Chishkale: The Blessing of the Acorn,” will have its world theatrical premiere at the 45th American Indian Film Festival (Nov 4-14, 2020). It will be part of the “Food Sovereignty” Program.

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In the film, Bernadette Smith, from the Manchester band of Pomo Indians, weaves the story of her Tan Oak conservation efforts into a contemporary Indigenous dance piece created to honor the sacred, traditional food of California Natives. The "Acorn Dance" is performed on Sogorea Te' Land Trust in Huichin on Ohlone Territory (Albany, CA). This short film is made in collaboration with Dance Mission Theater and Costanoan Indian Research Inc. "Acorn Dance" choreography & artistic direction by Rulan Tangen of Dancing Earth, commissioned by Emily Johnson of Catalyst Dance.