FESTIVAL PREMIERE
LIVE ACTION | USA | 19 MINUTES | English
Wasteland
Director: Misty Grace
Connor’s suicide attempt is temporarily prevented by the arrival of his co-star from the regional theatre. Starring all Indigenous talent, this short film tackles the issue of Native American youth suicide contagions.
CAST & CREDITS
Director
Misty Grace
Producer
Lynn-Wood Fields
Writer
Misty Grace
Key Cast
Jason Kael, Sydney Left Renee
DIRECTORS BIO
Misty Grace is a member of the Shoalwater Bay Tribe of Indians and a descendent of the Chinook Tribe of Indians, from Western Washington. Her filmmaking seeks to shine a light on local Indigenous communities.
DIRECTORS STATEMENT
This film was special for me to make. It stars all Indigenous talent, both local and national, including Cowlitz Tribal member Sydney Renee. It’s deeply important that we recognize Indigenous presence on this land since time immemorial and highlight our particular communities, struggles, and victories.
Returning Filmmaker
SHOWTIMES
Saturday, November 15
Screening: 1:20pm
Program Seven
AMC The Grove 14
189 The Grove Dr
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Parking
At The Theatre
