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Modoc Nation: An Untold Story of Survival

Produced in direct collaboration with the Modoc Nation of Oklahoma, Modoc Nation: An Untold Story of Survival features first-hand accounts from the descendants of the Modoc War survivors, breathtaking footage of the California Lava Beds, wildlife native to the traditional Modoc lands, and an original score. This film shares a fresh perspective on the aftermath of the tragic Modoc War, and how the descendants fought to create a new legacy of survival and hope.

  • Stephen Higginbotham
    Director
    Beyond the Mask, Creed of Gold, Where Love Found me
  • William A. Smith III
    Writer
  • Evan Gilmore
    Writer
  • Joshua Blair
    Writer
  • Evan Gilmore
    Producer
  • Mike Regan
    Key Cast
    "Narrator"
  • Phil Larson
    Original Score
    Kampung Quest, What Lies Inside, Adopted
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Genres:
    Historical Documentary, Indigenous films
  • Runtime:
    57 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    June 19, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    250,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, 4K
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.85:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Stephen Higginbotham

Stephen Higginbotham is known for his work on Beyond the Mask (2015), Creed of Gold (2014) and Modoc Nation: An Untold Story of Survival (2021).

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