05 Apr 2019
Sacheen: Breaking the Silence
Revisiting the achievements of Sacheen Littlefeather, the first woman of color to utilize the Academy Awards to make a political statement.
Our Spirits Don't Speak English
Told from the Native American perspective, this documentary will uncover the dark history of the U.S. government and will give a voice to the countless Indian children forced through the system.
Top Billed Cast
Gaylen Ross Self
August Schellenberg Narrator (voice)
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