Vision Maker Media (visionmakermedia.org) and The Ross Media Arts Center Native American Film Series 2024 are screening Columbus Day Legacy and Urban Rez. In Columbus Day Legacy, Navajo filmmaker Bennie Klain takes viewers into this very personal yet very public conflict about Columbus Day, asking tough questions about identity and history in America. Urban Rez explores the controversial legacy and modern-day effects of the federal government’s assimilation policies of the Relocation program.
The screening will take place on October 14 at 7 p.m. at The Ross Media Arts Center. Admission is free and open to the public. For all shows and times, visit theross.org or The Ross hot line at (402) 472-5353.
The Native American Film Series features artist profiles, musical performances, family stories and documentaries on historical figures and traditions. Screenings in this monthly series will take place the second Monday of each month in 2024.
The Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center brings independent, documentary, international and classic films to Lincoln and the University community. Located at 13th and R St., The Ross shows movies seven days a week and hosts events, including visiting filmmaker talks, post-show discussions, theatre and opera broadcasts and film festivals.
Vision Maker Media envisions a world changed and healed by understanding Native stories and the public conversations they generate. For more information, visit visionmakermedia.org.