Movie Description
California Indian
(2011)Overview
Nick Thomas, a Pomo Indian and a successful Los Angeles radio host, is forced back to the reservation to help his brother Chi, and tribal leader Rich Knight lead the Tule Lake Rancheria out of danger from a seedy casino investor. At risk is whether the Native American Tribe members decide to accept a payment for instant gratification, or retain rights over the Casino project for a long-term benefit. Based on a true story and actual events at the Pomo Indian Tribe reservation in Northern California. The struggles inherent on reservations today are depicted in this true to life drama transcending current stereotypes of modern Native American culture to showcase the depths of the heritage that thrives today.
Featured Crew
- Director : Timothy Andrew Ramos
- Producer : Chris Eyre,Richard Castaniero,Duane Allen Humeyestewa,Michael Huens
- Writer : Timothy Andrew Ramos
- Editor : Peter Fuller,Sean Humphries,Paul Renner
- Cast : Gary Farmer,Mark Boone Junior,Timothy Andrew Ramos,Gil Birmingham,Julia Jones,Emil Zidek,Dennis Banks,Jaime Boggs,Fiona Byrnes,Clayton Duncan,Andre Dupont,Steve Eggie Elliot,Steve Eggie Elliot,Kathleen Escude,Suna Flores
Cast
Rich Knight
Jonathan Jensen
Nick Thomas
Charles 'Chi' Thomas
April Cordova
Todd Garrett
Himself
Casino Tribal Leader
Party Girl
Leonard
Brian
Elmer Ellis
Elmer Ellis
Nurse
Front Desk Attendent
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Facts
Original TitleCalifornia Indian
Status Released
Release Information
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2011-11-20
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 30m
Production CompaniesAgainst The Wind Productions
Genres
- Drama
