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202493 minPGdocumentary

Indigenous Histories

On the Ridge

202493 minPGdocumentary

Pine Ridge Reservation, home to the Oglala Lakota people, showcases community initiatives and daily life aimed at fostering positive change and improvement.

Indigenous Histories

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Ishma Yusaf Valenti,

Denis Paul Circo

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Pine Ridge Reservation, home to the Oglala Lakota people, showcases community initiatives and daily life aimed at fostering positive change and improvement.

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Ishma Yusaf Valentidirector

Denis Paul Circodirector

Ishma Yusaf Valentiwriter

Denis Paul Circowriter

Tiny Decorycast

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Pine Ridge Reservation is home to the Oglala Lakota people. Director Ishma Yusaf Valenti presents programs and customs that bring change to the community. The documentary runs for 93 minutes. It showcases people working together for success and improvement on the reservation. Interviews and scenes depict daily life and initiatives that aim to make a difference in Pine Ridge. The film was released in 2024.

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