Letters to our Ancestors
In the heart of downtown Los Angeles (Gabrielino-Tongva land), “Letters to our Ancestors” details how American Indian and Alaska Native organizations are working to preserve and restore Indigenous cultural identity as the foundation of well-being and healthy development. We witness the amazing impact that Indigenous cultural values, customs and traditions have on the next generation of children and youths growing up in a diverse urban community.
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Matt SmileyDirector
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Carrie JohnsonWriter
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Matt SmileyProducerFor Love
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Carrie JohnsonProducer
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David FarkasCinematographer
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Project Type:Documentary, Short
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Genres:Documentary
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Runtime:14 minutes 1 second
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Completion Date:May 3, 2023
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United States
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Sony Venice II, Alexa Mini
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No