The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian presents the Native New York Film Festival in New York City, May 5–7. In conjunction with the Native New York exhibition, the festival spotlights filmmakers, new films, fan favorites, and filmmaker discussions reflecting on what makes New York a Native place.
All screenings are free; view the full schedule at americanindian.si.edu.
The Native New York Film Festival is part of the museum’s Native Cinema Showcase. Special support was provided by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature.
Program Schedule
Friday, May 5, 6:30–8pm
Little Caughnawaga: To Brooklyn and Back (Canada, 2008, 57 min.)
Director: Reaghan Tarbell (Mohawk)
Preceded by Rotinonhsión:ni Ironworkers (Canada, 2020, 6 min.)
Directors: Carlee Kawinehta Loft (Mohawk), Allan Downey (Dakelh/Nak’azdli Whut’en)
A discussion with Reaghan Tarbell (Mohawk), director of Little Caughnawaga: To Brooklyn and Back, to follow.
Saturday, May 6, 1–3pm
Made in New York: Retrospective Shorts Program
Journey down memory lane with this special collection of classic short films ranging from the witty to the thrilling that celebrate New York.
A discussion with Terry Jones (Seneca), director of Soup for My Brother, to follow.
Saturday, May 6, 3–5pm
Keepers of the Game (United States, 2016, 82 min.)
Director: Judd Ehrlich
Sunday, May 7, 1–3pm
Native New York Shorts Program
Showcasing both established and emerging filmmakers, this program features eight unique short films from the Shinnecock Nation to the Haudenosaunee.
A discussion with Terry Jones (Seneca), director of Savage/Future, and Jeremy Dennis (Shinnecock), director of Ma’s House, to follow.
Sunday, May 7, 3–5pm
Conscience Point (United States, 2019, 74 min.)
Director: Treva Wurmfeld
Producers: Treva Wurmfeld, Julianna Brannum (Comanche), Alli Hunter Joseph (Shinnecock)
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