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Here's some of the happenings at Vision Maker Media this month of May, starting with the release of the Twin Cities PBS original, The Peoples Protectors, this Memorial Day. Visit our
website for even more information.
Looking for something in particular? Skip ahead with the options below.
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The People's Protectors National Premiere |
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Memorial Day: May 27, 2019
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The People's Protectors National Premiere is this Memorial Day
-May 27, 2019-
Four Native American veterans reflect on their experiences in the military during the divisive Vietnam War and how their communities helped them carry their warrior legacy proudly. From the Marine Corps to the Navy to the US Army, veterans Valerie Barber, Art Owen, Sandy White Hawk, Vince Beyl, and civilian eyapaha (announcer) Jerry Dearly recall their memories of one of the most controversial wars in United States history.
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Give to Lincoln Day |
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Give Online to
Vision Maker Media in May
and
Lincoln Community Foundation will increase your impact through
matching funds.
All Give to Lincoln Day donations go toward the 2020 biennial Vision Maker Film Festival.
This Lincoln, Nebraska film festival brings inspiring and relevant Native films to the region and gives filmmakers a chance to engage in positive and important conversations
with our community.
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Upcoming Events |
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Vision Maker Media to Attend PBS Annual Meeting 2019
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Vision Maker Media team along with Jeffery Palmer, producer of Words from a Bear, will be attending the PBS Annual Meeting on May 29-31.
The PBS Annual Meeting is the premier gathering of public television colleagues and decision-makers representing PBS' 158 member licensees. This national event brings together general managers, programmers, producers, development leaders, and promotion, communication, education, and digital professionals to spotlight PBS content while sharing new and innovative ideas to meet the changing funding and media environment.
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Home & Educational DVD's Now Available |
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RETURN: Native American Women Reclaim Foodways for Health & Spirit
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RETURN
is about empowering people to overcome their current circumstances through eating as their ancestors did - nutritiously and locally.
RETURN
explores the food-sovereignty movement occurring across the country through the stories of women championing the return to traditional food sources.
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It's Pacific Islander Heritage Month |
| This May, let's get the ball rolling for Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Explore the sandy beaches and rich culture through the following home titles: Black Grace, Dances of Life, Holo Mai Pele, One Voice, Skin Stories and Then There Were None. Check out the titles here! |
End of School Year Sale |
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25% Off Educational Titles
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| We made it through another school year, but it's never too soon to start thinking about including Native produced history into next year's curriculum. Our Educational titles are now 25% off for the month of May (excluding titles under $50). |
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Seeking Entries for the Native Film Showcase
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Vision Maker Media and
Native POP: People of the Plains are seeking film entries for the Native Film Showcase, held in partnership with
South Dakota Public Broadcasting in Rapid City,
on July 20, 2019. Along with a Native film showcase, Native POP will also feature a fashion show and a juried Native American fine art show featuring original work by established and emerging Native visual artists focusing on the Great Plains.
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Upcoming Screenings
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Check out what's showing in your area!
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When:
May 3, 2019
Where: Black Hills Film Festival
Rapid City, SD
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May 4, 2019
Where: Row House Cinema New Documentary Showcase, Pittsburgh, PA
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May 8, 2019
Where: Row House Cinema New Documentary Showcase, Pittsburgh, PA
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Words from a Bear
When: May 3, 2019
Where:
Black Hills Film Festival
Hill City High School, Hill City, SD
When: May 4, 2019
Where: Black Hills Film Festival
Hot Springs, SD
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When: May 4, 2019
Where:
Rasmuson Theater,
Washington, DC
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