Native American Film Festival Schedule (Keene State)

**4/13/2007**
**A Thousand Roads**
_2005, USA, 40 minutes, rated G, directed by Chris Eyre._

This stunning film affords audiences an intimate glimpse into the lives of four contemporary American
Indians. As their stories unfold, you are taken on an unforgettable journey into the heart and soul of Indian country.

Opening night will begin with a reception under a tent, at 6:30 p.m., in front of Putnam Theatre. At 7:30 p.m., we
will gather in the theatre to hear guest speaker Barry Dana, former Chief of the Penobscot Nation, talk about
present Penobscot life and cleaning up the Penobscot River. Following the lecture, we will screen A Thousand
Roads at approximately 8:30 p.m.

Admission for the reception/speaker: $15.00; opening film screening is free.

The Film Society’s price schedule will be our regular price schedule for the rest of the festival.

**4/14/2007**
**One More River**
_2004, Canada, 93 minutes, rated G, directed by Tracy Deer and Neil Diamond_

The Crees of Quebec were known around the world for their ongoing battle against the Quebec government
and have more hydroelectric mega projectes on their land. This is the behind-the-scenes story
of how they fought against the damming of one more river.

Saturday at 10 a.m.

**4/14/2007**
**Pulling Together**
_2004, USA, 97 minutes, rated G, directed by James M. Fortier_

In this beautiful and poignant film, we join the Muckleshott canoe crew as it departs from its home
reservation near Seattle to begin Canoe Journey 2003. Travel with them on this healing journey, and
you might be healed along with them.

Saturday at noon.

**4/14/2007**
**Raven Tales, Episode 2, Raven and the First People**
_2006, Canada, 28 minutes, rated G, directed by Chris Kientz, Caleb Hystad, and Simon James_

This film is based on the First Nations’ folklore of the Northwest coast. Raven Tales concentrates on the wild and funny adventures of Raven, the most powerful and trickiest troublemaker of First Nations’ folklore.

Saturday at 2 p.m.

**4/14/2007**
**Christmas in the Clouds**
_2005, USA, 94 minutes, rated PG, directed by Kate Montgomery._

Christmas in the Clouds is a lighthearted tale of love, bingo, tribal enterprise, and mistaken identity. The cast features
Graham Greene, Sheila Tousey, Rita Coolidge, Wes Studi, M. Emmet Walsh, and “Warrior Mouse.”

Saturday at 2:30 p.m.

**4/14/2007**
**Indian Country Diaries: A Seat at the Drum**
_2005, USA, 87 minutes, directed by Frank Blythe._

In A Seat at the Drum, journalist Mark Anthony Rolo (Bad River Ojibwe) journeys to L.A. where he
meets many of the thousands of American Indian families who were relocated from poor reservations
to the cities in the last half of the 20th Century. This film offers a different perspective on American Indians.

Saturday at 4:30 p.m.

**4/14/2007**
**Jim Northrup: With Reservations**
_1996, USA, 28 minutes, rated G, directed by Mike Rivard._

With Reservations is a wild trip through Indian country starring Jim Northrup. It
is a half-hour portrait of the Anishinabe/Ojibwe/Chippewa writer/activist/comedian
from Fond du Lac.

Saturday at 7 p.m.

**4/14/2007**
**Expiration Date**
_2006, USA, 94 minutes, rated G, directed by Rick Stevenson._

In this romantic fable, Charlie Silver Cloud III (Robert Guthrie) is about to turn 25, the same age
his father and grandfather were when they were killed by milk trucks. Convinced his own tragic
fate awaits him, Charlie prepares for his date with destiny. Then he meets a girl who won’t let
him die in peace.

Saturday at 7:30 p.m.

**4/15/2007**
**The Education of Little Tree**
_1997, Canada, 112 minutes, rated PG, directed by Richard Freidenberg._

Little Tree is an 8-year-old Cherokee boy, who, during the time of the depression, loses
his parents and goes to live with his Indian grandma and white grandpa. After authorities
discover the Indian boy living with his grandparents, he is sent off to boarding school. A
beautiful and moving story starring James Cromwell, Tantoo Cardinal, and Graham Greene.

Sunday at 2 p.m.

**4/15/2007**
**Aboriginal Architecture: Lining Architecture**
_2005, Canada, 93 minutes, directed by Paul M. Rickard._

This documentary offers a fascinating in-depth look into the diversity of North American native
architecture. Featuring stunning imagery, this program provides a virtual tour of seven native communities –
Pueblo, Mohawk, Inuit, Crow, Navajo, Coast Salish, and Haida – revealing how each is adapting
traditional forms for contemporary purposes.

Sunday at 4:30 p.m.

**4/15/2007**
**Raven Tales, Episode 3, The Sea Wolf**
_2006, Canada, 28 minutes, rated G, directed by Chris Kientz, Caleb Hystad, and Simon James._

The film is based on the First Nations’ folklore of the Northwest coast. Raven Tales concentrates on the wild
and funny adventures of Raven, the most powerful and trickiest troublemaker of First Nations’ folklore. In this
story, Frog tells about the greatest hunter in the sea. It’s good for all ages, especially kids.

Sunday at 7 p.m.

**4/15/2007**
**Edge of America**
_2003, USA, 106 minutes, rated G, directed by Chris Eyre._

When the new man in town takes a job as an English teacher at the Three Nations Reservation in Utah, he finds it difficult to fit in with the close-knit community. By taking on the challenge of coaching the women’s high school basketball team, both he and the girls learn to believe in themselves, and in others. Starring James McDaniel.

Sunday at 7:30 p.m.

**4/16/2007 - 4/19/2007**
**The Education of Little Tree**
_1997, Canada, 112 minutes, rated PG, directed by Richard Freidenberg._

Little Tree is an 8-year-old Cherokee boy, who, during the time of the depression, loses his parents
and goes to live with his Indian grandma and white grandpa. After authorities discover the Indian boy
living with his grandparents, he is sent off to boarding school. A beautiful and moving story starring
James Cromwell, Tantoo Cardinal, and Graham Greene.

Mon. through Thurs. at 7 p.m. only