Embracing Individuality Through Star Wars in the 1970s

A reflection on the speaker's mother and grandmother's differing views on how little black girls should behave in the 1970s, with the mother encouraging rebellion against societal norms through Star Wars. The chapter delves into the speaker's personal journey of breaking free from conformity and finding inspiration in iconic Star Wars characters like Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia. It also discusses the creation of a Navajo-dubbed version of Star Wars, detailing the challenges faced and the eventual success in bringing this project to fruition, highlighting the deep connection felt by Native people to the themes of the film.