FESTIVAL PREMIERE
DOCUMENTARY | USA | 80 MINUTES | English
You're No Indian
Director: Ryan Flynn
“You’re No Indian” exposes the devastating impact of disenrollment through the real-life stories of those directly affected. The film sheds light on the cultural, social, and systemic consequences of this growing crisis, often fueled by corrupt tribal politics.
Disenrollment has stripped over 11,000 Indigenous people of their identities, rights, and access to their communities, with little recourse.
This isn’t just an Indigenous issue – it’s a human rights crisis that deserves attention.
Executive Producers Wes Studi and Tantoo Cardinal share the story of Tribal disenrollment, the process by which an individual loses their right to be a member of a federally recognized tribe, has devasted thousands of Native Americans.
The unjust ejection of legitimate tribal members is most prevalent amongst tribes operating casinos on their lands. The feature documentary “You’re No Indian,” produced with the deep collaboration and trust of our subjects, reveals the corruption and greed behind this shocking practice and its destructive impact on individuals, families and Indigenous communities in the United States.
CAST & CREDITS
Director
Ryan Flynn
Executive Procuders
Wes Studi, Tantoo Cardinal
Writer
David E. Wilkins
Producer
Santana Rabang
Key Cast
Tantoo Cardinal
DIRECTORS BIO
Ryan Flynn is an Addy Award-winning artist, composer, and first-time director with a background in archaeology. Dedicated to amplifying marginalized voices, Flynn brings a fresh perspective to storytelling, capturing stunning visuals and a gripping narrative that brings to light cultures and traditions that are at risk of extinction, using film as a powerful medium for connection and change.
With a career spanning multiple creative disciplines, Flynn has earned recognition for his ability to craft compelling narratives that inspire empathy and action. His background in archaeology informs his work, providing a unique lens through which he explores culture, identity, and heritage preservation.
As a filmmaker, Ryan Flynn approaches each project with humility and a commitment to shedding light on stories that often go untold. Known for his unflinching dedication and multidisciplinary expertise, Ryan’s voice is a vital addition to the contemporary film landscape.
DIRECTORS STATEMENT
When I first learned about the injustice of tribal disenrollment, I was floored. Why was nobody making a documentary about this corrupt practice? In exploring the issue further, I discovered that for an Indigenous American filmmaker such a documentary could lead to immediate disenrollment from their tribe. With humility, I accepted the challenge and responsibility, over the past seven years, of facilitating this production.
Created in collaboration with Wes Studi, Tantoo Cardinal, other Indigenous producers (some of them anonymous) and cast, our film seeks to authentically amplify the voices and lived experiences of those who have been shamed and silenced. “You’re No Indian” was made as a platform from which to build solidarity and momentum in the fight against unjust tribal disenrollment. This film is not my film; it belongs to the individuals and communities whose resilience and bravery deserve to be recognized.
In Person
Post Screening Guests:
Ryan Flynn, Wes Studi, Santana Robing, Derzus
SHOWTIMES
Monday, November 10
Screening: 9:00pm
Tuesday, November 11
Matinee Screening: 3:50pm
Once Purchased
your name will be at ‘Will Call’
AMC The Grove 14
189 The Grove Dr
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Parking
At The Theatre
