 | Act of War: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nationby Puhipau and Joan Lander Act of War examines the circumstances surrounding the illegal overthrow of the Hawaiian sovereignty in 1893, Hawaii's subsequent U.S. annexation, and its impact from a native Hawaiian perspective. |
 | Alcatraz Is Not an Islandby Jon Plutte and James M. Fortier When a group of Native Americans reclaimed Alcatraz Island in 1969, their activism forever altered how Native Americans viewed themselves, their culture, and their rights. |
 | American Aloha: Hula Beyond Hawaiiby Lisette Flanary and Evann Siebens Few American icons are as well known for their popular kitsch as the hula dance. From old Hollywood movies to entertainment for tourists, the hip-swaying girls in grass skirts and colorful lei have long masked an ancient cultural tradition. Now, after years of being shadowed by stereotypes, the hula is experiencing a rebirth that celebrates Hawaiian culture across the American mainland. POV, True Stories |
 | The Buffalo Warby Matthew Testa and Bryan Cole The Buffalo War examines the culture clash between Native Americans, ranchers, environmentalists, and government agents currently battling over the yearly slaughter of America's last wild bison. True Stories |
 | Chiefsby Donna Dewey and Daniel Junge An observational documentary about the on- and off-court struggles of Native American basketball players at Wyoming Indian High School. Independent Lens |
 | Cowboys, Indians, & Lawyersby Julia Dengel A Western community fights over a massive dam proposed to serve Indian-owned, coal-fired power plants, providing an intimate portrait of American pork barrel politics and Anglo-Indian relations. |
 | Fishbowlby Kayo Hatta, Linda Barry, and Eleanor Nakama-Mitsungaga Adapted from Lois-Ann Yamanaka’s Wild Meat and the Bully Burgers, this dramatic short follows 13-year-old Lovey of Hilo, Hawaii, as she tries to be anything but herself. Independent Lens |
 | Heart of the Sea: Kapolioka'ehukaiby Charlotte Lagarde and Lisa Denker A portrait of Hawaiian surf legend and community activist Rell Kapolioka'ehukai Sunn, who died of breast cancer at age 47. Independent Lens, True Stories |
 | Hopi Quiltsby Pam Stevenson Visit Hopi quilters on remote Arizona mesas to see how they have made American quilting traditions their own. |
 | In the Light of Reverenceby Christopher McLeod and Malinda Maynor (Lumbee) Land-use battles in three sacred places pull Native Americans into conflicts with mining companies, New Age practitioners, tourists, and rock climbers. POV, True Stories |
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