27 May 2001
The Shaman's Apprentice
Scientist Mark Plotkin races against time to save the ancient healing knowledge of Indian tribes from extinction.
Scenes from the Glittering World
At the farthest edge of the Navajo Nation, the purpose and future of the most remote high school in the continental United States is in question while three Indigenous youth grapple with ambitious dreams, family responsibilities, and the isolated nature of their community.
Top Billed Cast
Noah Begay Self
Ilii Neang Self
Granite Sloan Self
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