Experiencing Interruptions?

Medicine and Obligations

The documentary is about Indigenous students grappling with the obligations of college at Northern Arizona University (NAU), while maintaining traditional practices that are integral to health and traditional medicine. The students point out the hypocrisy of NAU claiming to be the leading university serving Indigenous students, while contributing to cultural erasure and cultural genocide.

  • Tinia Witherspoon
    Director
  • Tinia Witherspoon
    Key Cast
  • Rebecca Chee
    Key Cast
  • Hawthrone Dukepoo
    Key Cast
  • Tyrrell Tapaha
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    October 3, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    C 100
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Northern Arizona University
  • Arizona Women's Film Festival
    Flagstaff
    United States
    October 3, 2019
    AZ Women's Film Fest
  • Flagstaff Indigenous Film Festival
    Flagstaff
    United States
    November 14, 2019
Distribution Information
  • Youtube
    Distributor
    Country: United States
    Rights: Internet
Director Biography - Tinia Witherspoon

Tinia Witherspoon is Diné from the Hardrock Chapter community on the Navajo Nation. Tinia is studying psychology and film, while working to empower Indigenous community voices. Utilizing film resources is Tinia's way of educating herself, while staying connected to Indigenous teachings. Walking in two different worlds that combat each other, while creating media justice in Indigenous media deserts is Tinia's ultimate goal.

Add Director Biography
Director Statement

Tsé deeshgizhnii nishłį́
Táchii'nii báshíshchíín
Tódich'ii'nii dashicheii
Biliganna dashinalí