Beyond Film - Native Storytelling with Sundance Alumni

Oklahoma alumni of Sundance Institute Fellowship programs come together for a panel on Native Storytelling. Filmmakers Suzanne Kite, Blackhorse Lowe, Erica Tremblay, Kyle Bell, and Jeffrey Palmer will discuss the impact and importance of Indigenous voices in cinema. Featuring clips from Little Chief (2020 short directed by Erica Tremblay), Shimásáni (2009 short directed by Blackhorse Lowe), Defend the Sacred (2017 short directed by Kyle Bell), Pahá kiŋ lená wakháŋ (2019 performance by Suzanne Kite), and Isabelle’s Garden (2015 short directed by Jeffrey Palmer).

Panelists: Suzanne Kite, Blackhorse Lowe, Erica Tremblay, Kyle Bell, and Jeffrey Palmer

Moderator: Allison Herrera (KOSU Indigenous Affairs reporter)
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Circle Cinema presents free Beyond Film programming as part of the 2021 Sundance Film Festival. Through short film screenings, music performances, and panel discussions, Circle Cinema’s Beyond Film offerings will be uniquely Oklahoman in collaboration with local filmmakers, artists, and musicians. These events will showcase incredible works with a focus on providing a platform for Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and LGBTQ+ creatives.

To learn more about all of our Beyond Film events: https://village.festival.sundance.org...

Circle Cinema is Tulsa's independent, non-profit, art house theatre. For more about our mission and to learn about how you can help support the theatre through annual memberships and donations, visit: https://www.circlecinema.org

The 2021 Sundance Film Festival is presented nationally by Acura, Sundance TV, Chase Sapphire, and Adobe.

The 2021 Sundance Film Festival at Circle Cinema is presented by the Cherokee Nation Film Office and FC Tulsa.