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.

  • Matt Smiley
    Director
  • Carrie Johnson
    Writer
  • Matt Smiley
    Producer
    For Love
  • Carrie Johnson
    Producer
  • David Farkas
    Cinematographer
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short
  • Genres:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes 1 second
  • Completion Date:
    May 3, 2023
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Sony Venice II, Alexa Mini
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director - Matt Smiley