Reinvent Yourself with Dr. Tara Representing in Hollywood with Bird Runningwater
Nov 15, 2023
Bird Runningwater, producer and advocate for Indigenous storytellers, discusses decolonization, ancestral memory, and reintroducing Indigenous culture to film and TV. They delve into the Sundance Institute's impact on empowering Indigenous artists in film and reflect on Marlon Brando's efforts to challenge Hollywood norms. The conversation also explores gender diversity in Indigenous cultures and the importance of self-reflection in tackling global issues.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Reconnecting with Indigenous Wisdom and Ancestral Foods
02:17 • 22min
Empowering Indigenous Artists in Film through the Sundance Institute
23:50 • 14min
Surprising Statistics, Washington Adventures, and Museum Reflections
37:35 • 2min
Marlon Brando and the Representation of Native Americans in Hollywood
39:51 • 2min
Challenging Hollywood Norms for Indigenous Filmmakers
41:57 • 16min
Gender Diversity in Indigenous Cultures
58:20 • 8min
Looking Inward and Exploring Multimedia
01:05:51 • 3min