Foster Care

Next Gen Student Films

A person wearing sunglasses and a sleeveless top sits on the grass, looking towards the camera. They have short dark hair pulled back and hold an open book on their lap. It's a sunny outdoor setting, reminiscent of my-grandma-fighter's pose from the old family documentary.

My Grandma, A Fighter

A Film by Kalijah R., The Representation Project, 2021

In this short documentary film, filmmaker Kalijah shares his grandmother, Beverly Bullchild’s story. Beverly grew up in foster care after losing her mother at an early age and shares her experience of feeling exploited for labor by her foster parents.

Read More
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.

Read More
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.

Read More