Family

Next Gen Student Films

Two people are silhouetted against the light as they stand holding hands at the entrance of a rustic, thatched-roof hut. The surroundings outside appear bright, in contrast with the dim interior. The scene gives a sense of companionship and departure, like a sprouting journey documented in silence.

Tetsmolini (Sprouting)

The Representation Project, 2021

Wana, who is very sick, realizes that she is not ready to leave her grandson Miliano, who did not learn to speak her language. On her deathbed, Aleja, the Curandera of the community, uses her sacred knowledge to ask the sacred winds for help. Wana will talk to the winds, guardians of the land to find the strength she needs to continue her legacy and provide a bridge between humans and the earth.

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Four people are sitting on a couch, smiling. The person in the center is circled in blue, representing the central figure in this scene. They are surrounded by friends, one of whom is wearing a Lakers jersey. A wall with a light switch and some hanging items is visible on the left.

The Drop in a Sea

A Film by Nahui P., The Representation Project, 2021

Nikishna shares his story about growing up in the foster care system from the age of three. This short documentary explores his experience of an unstable childhood, which included moving from one house to another, and several bad caretakers.

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A person wearing a black shirt is seated in an office with various papers and objects on the desk and shelves behind them. A computer screen displays a blue background with white icons. A sign reading "Emergency Escape Ladder" is visible in the background, suggesting they're working on a documentary about the importance of cultural identity.

The Importance of Cultural Identity

A Film by Thomas W., The Representation Project, 2021

In this short documentary film, social worker Darlyn Tsosie shares her experience in native communities, including managing foster care cases for indigenous children in compliance with the Indian Child Welfare Act.

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Hands

The Inbetween

A Film by Mia Jay P. ,The Representation Project, 2020

Filmmaker Mia Jay Pachirat explores living between the abled and disabled and what it means to have your foot in two different worlds.

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A woman wearing a checkered pink apron sits indoors, facing the camera. The background features various household items, including hanging utensils and cloth. The lighting is soft, creating a homely atmosphere reminiscent of Tlin-Kelnamike-No-Lola-(My-Grandmothers-Memories).

Tlin Kelnamike No Lola (My Grandmothers Memories)

A Film by Jocelyn V., The Representation Project, 2021

In this short documentary film, Jocelyn interviews her grandmother about growing up in the town of Copalillo in Guerrero, Mexico, in the seventies and eighties. Her grandmother recounts losing her father at a young age, getting by on little money, and living without electricity until her teens.

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