Step Into the Circle

Created at the invitation of Chief Arvol and Paula Looking Horse in celebration of 25 years of World Peace and Prayer Day, Step Into the Circle features original photography, digital art and voice by Black woman director Aretha Shining Moon. The film offers first person footage of the militarization of the U.S. capital, deep colonial history, and images of power, hope , resistance and prayer from the Indigenous People's March to Black Lives Matter at the Lincoln Memorial.

  • Aretha Shining Moon
    Director
  • Aretha Shining Moon and Clancy
    Writer
    Ten Seconds to Midnight- triple award winner debuting at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood
  • World Party Media
    Producer
    Lets Go Down
  • Chief Arvol Looking Horse, 19th Generation Keeper of the Sacred White Buffalo Pipe/Lakota/Dakota/Nakota
    Key Cast
    Too many to name
  • Paula Looking Horse
    Key Cast
  • Martin Luther King III
    Key Cast
  • Arndrea King
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short
  • Runtime:
    40 minutes 56 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 20, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    1,700 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director - Aretha Shining Moon