From Darkness to Light: Tribal Resilence in the Face of Violence

In 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 was passed. This allowed the Inter-Tribal Council of California to create a film addressing the issues of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking in California's native populations.

This film brings to light personal stories and interviews while shedding light on the work tribal advocates have done so that future generations have the support they need to heal.

  • Samuel Contreras
    Director
  • Inter-Tribal Council of California, Inc
    Executive Producer
  • Nicole Openshaw
    Producer
  • Nicole Openshaw
    Additional Photography & Videos
  • Britanee Moreno
    Additional Photography & Videos
  • Trina Fitzgerral
    Key Cast
  • Ida Riggins
    Key Cast
  • Karli Bates
    Key Cast
  • Becky Smokey
    Key Cast
  • Raylene Shepherd
    Key Cast
  • Toni Espinoza
    Key Cast
  • Raevana Jordan
    Key Cast
  • Linda Andrade
    Key Cast
  • Britanee Moreno
    Key Cast
  • Madeline McIntire
    Key Cast
  • Fawn Murphy
    Key Cast
  • Jesus Tarango
    Key Cast
  • Elena Tarango
    Key Cast
  • Round Valley Feather Dancers
    Dances
  • Trina Fitzgerral
    Dances
  • Yolanda Hoaglen
    Dances
  • Juaquin Esquivel
    Dances
  • Amara Esquivel
    Dances
  • Akila Esquivel
    Dances
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    39 minutes 44 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 5, 2024
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director - Samuel Contreras