LOS ANGELES PREMIERE
DOCUMENTARY SHORT | USA | 15 MINUTES | English
Indigenous Resistance: Now and Then
We explore how it was for our people to go through statehood, blood quantum, ANCSA, boarding schools, stripping our language and dance away, and all that has done to our mental health. With that, we try to have a hopeful spin on this narrative and show how resilient our people are.
CAST & CREDITS
Directed by 'Wáats'asdiyei Joe Yates
‘Waats’asdiyei (Joe Yates), the owner of Alaskan Films, LLC. He is a Haida from Craig, Alaska. The latest film ‘Waats’asdiyei, produced, directed, and written, ‘Voices of Our Ancestors’ has been accepted in 12 film festivals, winning six awards and one nominee.
Now, ‘Waats’asdiyei is a Writer for the PBS Kid’s show Molly of Denali. In 2022, he was an Emmy Award Nominee for his episode, Uqiquq. He is also an Associate Field Producer and Story Work Producer for the National Geographic show Life Below Zero: First Alaskans.
’Waats’asdiyei is passionate about his culture, and his primary tool to keep his culture alive is through film. He understands the importance of keeping cultures alive as he helps other indigenous tribes along the way.
Director
‘Wáats’asdiyei Joe Yates
Producer
‘Wáats’asdiyei Joe Yates
Screenwriter
‘Wáats’asdiyei Joe Yates
Key Cast
Aasaanaaq Kairaiuak, Haliehana Stepetin, Holly Guise, Tosha Hotch, Chanté Tran, Kristel Komakhuk, Ralph Sara, Warren Nicholai, Pam Johnson, Marcella Asicksik, John Pingayak, Canaar Agimuk
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Showtimes
November 5
Screening: 1:00PM
The ticket will give access to all films
listed in the program.
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Fine Arts Theatre
8556 Wilshire Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Parking
Beverly Hills City Garage
321 S La Cienega Blvd
Before 4pm (2 hours Free)
After 4pm (Free)
Parking at meters:
Free After 6pm (7pm on Wilshire)
