Documentary on Oklahoma Toxic Site Returns to PBS for Earth Day
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 The EPA calls the mining town of Picher, Okla., the most toxic place in America, but the Quapaw tribe and non-Native residents still call it home. Divided by fears of serious health risks, environmental politics, civic pride and old racial tensions between the Indian and non-Indian community, The Creek Runs Red explores Picher's response to this disaster and the complex connection between people and place.
Independent Lens and NAPT present The Creek Runs Red on Earth Day April 22.
Watch the trailer.
Go to the film's website: www.thecreekrunsred.com.
Locate your local PBS station to find out when The Creek Runs Red is shown on Earth Day April 22 in your area.
Read about Runs Red co-producer Julianna Brannum (Comanche) and her upcoming project. Listen to podcast.
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| NAPT 2008 Program Fund
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The 2008 guidelines for NAPT's funding for programs created for national public television broadcast are now online.
Native American producers are encouraged to apply for any stage of production--from research and development to film completion. The postmark deadline is July 16, 2008.
More info at: nativetelecom.org/producers_programfund
Funding for NAPT's Production Fund comes from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
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NAPT-Funded Docs Accepted into New NM Green Film Festival
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Seven NAPT-funded documentaries have been accepted into the Inaugural Global Green Indigenous Film Festival in Santa Fe, N.M. In the Light of Reverence, Mauna Kea: Temple Under Siege, March Point, Standing Silent Nation, The Creek Runs Red, Waterbuster and Weaving Worlds will be featured during the festival April 18-20.The festival sponsor, National Tribal Environmental Council, created the event to bring global innovative ideas together to aid in protecting the environment. The organization will also host its 15th annual conference, One People, One Earth, One Environment, during this time. For more information about the festival, go to www.globalgreenfilmfestival.com.For more information about these documentaries click on the links or go to NAPT's In the Pipeline or program pages.
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VisionMaker Video April Specials
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About 70 percent of Native Americans live in urban areas, according to the U.S. Census. This month VisionMaker Video is knocking 20% off on two titles that give Americans a glimpse of Indian life in the city.  Looking Toward HomeThis one-hour documentary reveals stories of the thousands of reservation families who were relocated to cities in the 1950s. Producers Conroy Chino (Acoma Pueblo) (pictured here) and Beverly Morris (Aleut) talk to those who left their homeland to participate in federal programs in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York and the San Francisco Bay area. Home sale price $19.95 Educational sale price $180  Indian Country Diaries:A Seat at the DrumProducers take viewers to Los Angeles where thousands of American Indian families were relocated from reservations in the last half of the 20th century. Home sale price $23.95 Educational sale price $200 Purchase both videos for the special price: Home special for Home and Diaries $41 Educational special for Home and Diaries $335
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Proposals Sought for Multimedia Coverage on Presidential Election
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FRONTLINE/World and the National Minority Consortia (NMC) are seeking proposals for the online series, Abroad at Home, which will become part of FRONTLINE/World's 2008 Election project, The World is Watching. The goal of the project is to promote innovative and exceptional storytelling by diverse reporters and provide fresh perspectives on the elections. Five grants of $3,000 will be awarded for 15-minute video reports. FRONTLINE/World will also offer five grants of $1,000 for written dispatches with short video clips. The deadline is April 30. For more info, go to the NMC member's website, Center for Asian American Media, by clicking here. |
VisionMaker Video March Madness Sale Continues: VHS 50% Off
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We're continuing our March Madness sale this month and offering 50% off all VHS tapes for home and educational use. Some prices on videos for home use are as low as $7.95. Sale prices are only good while supplies last, so purchase your VHS tapes today.
 American Indian ArtistsJeweler Larry Golsh (Pala Mission), Painter/sculptor Dan Namingha (Hopi-Tewa) and Painter Jaune Quick-To-See Smith (French Cree) (pictured) discuss their contemporary art, techniques and philosophies in separate videos in this three-set series. Home special price $17.45 (for the set) Home special price $7.45 (for each) Educational special price $112 (for the set) Educational special price $49.50 (for each)  Pomo BasketweaversThis three-part series provides an overview of the Pomo tradition, basket styles and techniques, even after the Warm Springs Dam project threatens to destroy an area vital to basket making. The series also includes profile of a dreamweaver and a Pomo Nation doctor. Home special price $17.45 (for the set) Home special price $7.45 (for each) Educational special price $112 (for the set) Educational special price $49.50 (for each)
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| Deadline Extended For High School Graduates Internship Program
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The deadline for a multi-year internship project designed to teach high school graduates skills in public television production and promotion has been extended to April 18. Students accepted in the paid, five-year CPB/Emma Bowen Foundation program for Minority Interests in Media will work summers and during other school breaks. Eligible students include those of African-American, Hispanic, Asian or Native American descent who have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 or higher, are college-bound and are interested in pursuing a career in the media industry. For more info, go to www.emmabowenfoundation.com.
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Producer Profile
James Lujan
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American Indians are making their way through Hollywood but not only as actors and extras. James Lujan (Taos Pueblo), director of Intertribal Entertainment at the Southern California Indian Center in Los Angeles, is helping pave the way for Native directors and screenwriters to make a bigger impact and stakehold in the industry.
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Download MP3 of the interview
Listen to the webcast of the interview on AIROS:
4/14/08: 11 am, 5 pm, 11 pm ET
4/19/08: 10 am, 4 pm, 10 pm ET
4/20/08: 10 am, 4 pm, 10 pm ET
4/24/08: 10 am, 4 pm, 10 pm ET
4/29/08: 10 am, 4 pm, 10 pm ET
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