Lakota in America
Short Documentary
Genevieve Iron Lightning is a young Lakota dancer on the Cheyenne River Reservation, one of the poorest communities in the US. Unemployment, addiction, alcoholism, and suicide are all challenges for Lakota on the reservation. For nearly a hundred years, it was illegal to practice Lakota customs. Now, the Cheyenne River Youth Project is working with young people like Genevieve to create a stronger economic and cultural future—and they’re using their Lakota heritage to get there.
Learn how you can support CRYP at lakotayouth.org/lakota-in-america/
Credits:
Directed by: Mohammad Gorjestani
Creative Director: Malcolm Pullinger
Produced by: Taylor Feltner, Nelson Murray
Series Creative Director: Sean Conroy
Head of Production: Justin Lomax
Director of Photography: Andrew Palermo
Assistant Director: Mitch Jones
Edited by: Steven Dupré & Ashley Rodholm
Post-Producer: Daniel J. Burke
Awards:
Best Documentary Nomination | The Webby Awards 2018
Vimeo Staff Pick
Included in Vimeo's "Indigenous Peoples Day" Video Playlist.
Festivals
Flagstaff Mountain Film Festival 2018
Define American Film Festival 2018
Press + Recognition:
https://www.webbyawards.com/winners/2018/film-video/branded-entertainment/documentary-branded/