The descendant of a matron and teacher in the American Indian Boarding Schools travels to the Southwest attempting to return Native artifacts and sacred objects amassed a century earlier.
After being away for awhile, will the objects be accepted in their communities?
World premiere November 17, 2023
Richmond, Virginia
Produced, written, and narrated by Stephanie Slewka
Filmed and edited by Nathan Bailey
Illustrations by Catherine Hamilton Drost
Music by Jeremy Anderson
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Stephanie Slewka
Stephanie Slewka is a documentary filmmaker and non-fiction manuscript editor. The films she produces, writes and directs on a wide range of subjects air on US and international broadcasters. From her Virginia farmhouse, she edits books about history, culture and business.
Nathan Bailey
Nathan Bailey is a cinematographer and filmmaker from Maine. His non-narrative work is informed by his experiences in journalism, and focuses on the power of art to bridge cultural and political divides.
Jeremy Anderson
Born and raised in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, self-taught musician and composer Jeremy Anderson developed a passion for music and film at an early age. Over time, he honed his skills as musician and symphonic composer, and became an adept audio engineer. Thanks to his unique blend of innate talent and formal training, he composes captivating works that bridge the gap between genres.
Catherine H. Drost
Talent for illustration runs in the family of Catherine H. Drost. Since leaving veterinary medicine, Catherine devotes her time to interior and landscape design while painting watercolors of the beauty that surrounds her Virginia farmhouse.
Returning a Native American object?
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