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Native Actors and Filmmakers: Visual Storytelling

ISBN

9781939053312

Publisher & Publication Year

7th Generation/Native Voices, 2021

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Author

Gary Robinson (Choctaw/Cherokee)

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Synopsis

Summary

Lights, camera, action! Discover the unique lives and career paths of twelve Indigenous people who are actively working in the complex entertainment industry, either in front of or behind the camera. In addition to acting, their work includes motion picture, television, and digital production in such roles as director, producer, writer, cinematographer and editor. Included in these biographies are real-world descriptions of what each member of a production team does, as well as advice on what it takes to get started in the entertainment industry.

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Reviews

Kirkus Reviews: "A collection of familiar faces and nostalgic voices representing Native contributions to film."

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