Solidarity Films presents
Powerlands
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Indigenous communities around the world unite to fight for planet.
- Genre
- Documentary Full Length
- Runtime
- 75 min
- Released
- 2022
About the film
A Navajo filmmaker investigates displacement of Indigenous people and devastation of the environment caused by the same chemical companies that have exploited the land where she was born. On this personal and political journey, she learns from Indigenous activists across three continents.
Named One of the 10 Best Climate Change Documentaries of the Year by Yale Climate Connections. Featured on Democracy Now. Winner of multiple awards, including The 2022 Rigoberta Menchú Grand Prize; Best Feature, American Documentary & Animation Film Festival (AmDocs) 2022; Best Documentary Feature, Red Nation International Film Festival; Best Feature, American Indian Film Festival; Best Director/Inspiration Award, Fist Up Film Festival; Best Cinematography, Tacoma Film Festival; and Best Environmental Film, Arizona International Film Festival.
Press
"It is not possible to watch this film without swelling emotion. In empowering the people themselves to give voice to their experiences, their aspirations, and their fierce resolve, the film itself is a powerhouse experience."
Broadway World
Cast
- LaDonna Brave Bull AllardSelf
- Louise GoySelf
- marie gladueSelf
- Kim SmithSelf
- Makai LewisSelf
Crew
- Ivey-Camille Manybeads TsoDirector
- Melisa CardonaDirector of Photography
- Jordan FlahertyProducer
- Ewa JasiewiczProducer
- Emily Faye RatnerProducer
- Tim TsaiEditor
- Daniel FrenchComposer