Name: Film Block #21 - Indigenous Films
Start: 2024-09-28T12:40:00-06:00
End: 2024-09-28T14:10:00-06:00
Location: The Guild Cinema

This AFMX 2024 film block includes selections in the Indigenous Films category. The following titles are included in this screening block:
Indian Rodeo: Voices of the INFR - Directed by Frank Blanquet and Sahar Khadjenoury - “Beneath the dust and adrenaline of the Indian National Finals Rodeo, "Voices from the INFR" captures the spirit, struggles, and triumphs of Native American rodeo athletes. Through the eyes of barrel racers, cattle ropers, and a bareback bronc rider, the film unveils the grueling rodeo circuit, the challenges faced by female athletes, and the profound significance of this event for Indian Country and the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples Movement."
Marlon - Written & Directed by Jason Lee Asenap - “The story of an Indigenous poet navigating through a life of nostalgia, creative inspiration, and indulgence. With regional flourishes and a heavy influential dose of Wender’s Paris, Texas, Marlon creates a unique portrait of an artist contemplating his own southwestern existence"
Rude Girl - Written & Directed by Joshua Zunie - “A half Native American and white teenager dealing with identity issues visits her grandpa in the spiritual world, only to realize she needs to overcome doubts and believe in her superhero powers and herself, offering a glimpse into the urban Native and spiritual life."
Just Beneath The Surface - Written & Directed by Jimmy John Thaiday - “On a fishing trip, a man struggles with a strange and menacing ocean. Will he fight against nature's forces, or submit to its power?"
ATTENTION FESTIVAL PASS HOLDERS: This event is first come, first serve for pass holder seating. You do not have to reserve or purchase a ticket to the event. Arrive at the event start time with your festival pass to gain entry. This includes daily pass holders (must have pass marked for that day's events).
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SINGLE TICKET PURCHASES: Are available for entry to this block only. Ticket holders have a reserved number of seats and the theater will be open seating, no seat reservations are required.