Watch the trailer for Dodging Bullets—Stories from Survivors of Historical Trauma. The new film that examines loss and resiliency from generations of oppression and

Watch the trailer for Dodging Bullets—Stories from Survivors of Historical Trauma. The new film that examines loss and resiliency from generations of oppression and trauma.

Native Americans have dodged bullets since first contact with Europeans. This film brings a cross-generational sampling of Indigenous people, researchers, and politicians to reveal stunning reasons for their disproportionately high incidences of health and social issues. This collection of remarkable stories, names Historical Trauma as the unique and insidious part of the generic code that resilient Native American populations are still finding ways to dodge.

Co-Director, Duluth, Red Lake Segments SARAH EDSTROM

Co-Director Browning Segment KATHY BROERE

Co-Director Tall Paul Segment / Motion Graphics JONATHAN THUNDER

Co-Director Boarding School, Treaty Rights & Mascot segments / DP / Editor BOB TRENCH

Composer KEITH SECOLA

Cinematography MATTHEW MYERS

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JustUs is the story of a family in the Española Valley of New Mexico ministering to their community during an epidemic of heroin addiction and political corruption.  This location is

JustUs is the story of a family in the Española Valley of New Mexico ministering to their community during an epidemic of heroin addiction and political corruption.  This location is the homeland of a variety of Indigenous tribes.  In 1598 Spanish Conquistadores attempted to colonize this area. The Pueblo rebellion of 1680 was a reaction to enslavement that resonates with historical traumas that even remain today.  Most of the people here are bi-racial. The Spanish language is a dominant cultural influence.  Though the land is enchanting, poverty is endemic and the State of New Mexico is ranked 49th in educational achievement.  Job training facilities and job opportunities are nearly nonexistent with the distribution of heroin and methamphetamine being the primary source of income.  Produced by Paul Steinbroner and David Okimoto and directed by Paul Steinbroner of Touchpoint Productions, paul@touchpointproductions.com at (541) 941-5317 to schedule a preview.

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