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Waniyetu Wowapi - Winter Count

Welcome to the Cheyenne River Youth Project. Come with us into the heart of our circle, where you’ll meet our kids, parents, elders, artists, and partners. You’ll discover why art is so central to Lakota culture. You’ll experience how we are reclaiming spaces in our community. You’ll learn how we are revitalizing our language, ceremonies, and life ways through our own contemporary version of the Winter Count. And, you’ll share our joy as we bring to life our stories, truths, and messages for our people.

  • Richard Steinberger
    Director
  • Heather Steinberger
    Writer
  • Richard Steinberger
    Producer
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    35 minutes 5 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 31, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    15,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Beaufort International Film Festival
    Beaufort, SC
    United States
    February 24, 2023
    Official Selection / Humanitarian Award
  • Spotlight Documentary Film Awards
    Atlanta, GA
    United States
    January 24, 2023
    Official Selection / Gold Award
  • Latino and Native American Film Festival
    New Haven, Connecticut
    United States
    May 14, 2022
    Official Selection / Social Impact Award
  • Black Hills Film Festival
    Rapid City, SD
    United States
    September 29, 2023
    Official Selection
Director - Richard Steinberger