HOMELAND
One Reservation. Four Families. Three Years.
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The Film
An inspiring and award-winning documentary about contemporary Native American life. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Northern Plains, this rich and engaging documentary weaves together the stories of four Lakota Indian families from the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. Shot over the course of several years, the film provides an inspiring and intimate portrait of contemporary Native American life as well as a unique and compelling depiction of the strength and vitality of Native culture. Ultimately, the film balances the many troubles that beset the reservation system with the resilience and fortitude of Lakota culture and spirituality. In doing so, it invites the viewer to reconnect with the power of family, the spirit of the natural world, and the healing power of humor and faith. A PHILOMATH FILMS PRODUCTION A film by Jilann Spitzmiller and Hank Rogerson Original Music by Keith Secola (Anishinabe) Director of Photography Shana Hagan A presentation of the Independent Television Service (ITVS) Visit www.pbs.org/homeland-
Homeland: 1 Reservation, 4 Families, 3 Years
Set against the stunning backdrop of the Northern Plains, this rich and engaging documentary weaves together the stories of four Lakota Indian families from the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. Shot over the course of several years, the film provides an inspiring and intimate portrait of contemporary Native American life as well as a unique and compelling depiction of the strength and vitality of Native culture. Ultimately, the film balances the many troubles that beset the reservation system with the resilience and fortitude of Lakota culture and spirituality. In doing so, it invites the viewer to reconnect with the power of family, the spirit of the natural world, and the healing power of humor and faith.
