Four Lakota families face challenges such as unemployment and alcoholism while striving for a better future on South Dakota’s Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.
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Four Lakota families face challenges such as unemployment and alcoholism while striving for a better future on South Dakota’s Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.
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On the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota, spiritual leader Michael Little Boy, grandmother Doris Eagle, artist Rita Little Boy, and community activist Thurman Horse share their experiences over three years. Homeland documents their efforts to confront challenges such as unemployment, housing shortages, and substance abuse. Through personal stories and cultural traditions, the families illustrate their connections to one another and their aspirations for self-reliance and freedom. The film presents a candid look at life within the Lakota community.
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Why Watch
- Meet the Lakota families facing unemployment.
- Find out how humor helps the community cope.
- See the impact of cultural traditions on daily life.
Did You Know
- The film features four Lakota families over a span of three years.
- It includes interviews with a spiritual leader and a community activist.
- The Pine Ridge Indian Reservation is located in South Dakota.
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What challenges do Lakota families face in the documentary Homeland?
Lakota families face tribal and government corruption, scarce housing, unemployment, and alcoholism.
Who are some of the individuals featured in Homeland?
The documentary features a spiritual leader, a grandmother, an artist, and a community activist from South Dakota's Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.
What is the duration of the documentary Homeland?
Homeland has a duration of 58 minutes.
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