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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Quick takeaways

Efforts are being made to correct the misrepresentation of Native American people in cinema and create modern, authentic portrayals.

Embracing indigenous beliefs and perspectives can provide solutions to global crises such as climate change and foster harmony with the world.

Colonization disrupted traditional indigenous food systems, leading to health issues, and reclaiming indigenous diets is crucial for improved physical and mental well-being.

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Efforts to Correct Misrepresentation and Create Modern Representations

The speaker discusses the importance of correcting over a hundred years of misrepresentation of Native American people in cinema and creating modern representations. This effort aims to challenge the historical misrepresentation and portray Native American people as flourishing, modern individuals.

Introduction

2min

Reconnecting with Indigenous Wisdom and Ancestral Foods

22min

Empowering Indigenous Artists in Film through the Sundance Institute

14min

Surprising Statistics, Washington Adventures, and Museum Reflections

2min

Marlon Brando and the Representation of Native Americans in Hollywood

2min

Challenging Hollywood Norms for Indigenous Filmmakers

16min

Gender Diversity in Indigenous Cultures

8min

Looking Inward and Exploring Multimedia

3min

Tara sits down with producer and advocate for representation of Indigenous storytellers in film and television, Bird Runningwater, to discuss decolonization, ancestral memory and a return to ancient wisdom. They also discuss the erasure of Native peoples and the reintroduction of Indigenous culture to American television and film.

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