Arapaho Truths is the eight-time award-winning film produced by St. Stephens School in collaboration with Boston’s Moonstar Productions. The film has been selected to be shown at the 9th Annual San Pedro International Film Festival in Los Angeles, California.
“SPIFF is committed to exhibiting films that embody inspiring entertainment for all. Works that express fresh voices and differing global perspectives, with the intent that these films enlighten audiences while providing invaluable exposure for filmmakers, local and international..” FROM THE FESTIVAL’S WEBSITE
Because of the pandemic, the festival will be going virtual this year and can be watched online. The festival will run from November 5-12, for more information on the festival and see Arapaho Truths go to their website.
Arapaho Truths showcases four traditional Arapaho stories. Each story is told by an elder tribe member: William C’ Hair; Wayne C’ Hair and Eugene Ridgely, Jr. Each story is uniquely illustrated by the students of St. Stephens using clay animation, drawings, paintings, shadow puppets, and performance.
Between the stories are short anecdotes and insights about native storytelling. These are told by various tribal elders, mentors, school officials, and students, including: Merle Haas, Frank No Runner, James Stewart, Mike Redman, Michael Eugene Ridge Bear, Ryan Tyler, Ruth Goggles, Janice Goggles, Rupert “Ducky” Goggles, Hista Soldier Wolf, and Darryl Dodge, among others.
The film features the Students of St. Stephens School, including performances by Danielle Bass, Timberly Blackburn, and Precious Gould.
Arapaho Truths is narrated by Sergio Maldonado and contains traditional music by Michael Eugene Ridge Bear and Mike Redman, as well as a score by Tim Janus. The Executive Producer is Dara Weller, to whom the film is dedicated. It is directed by George Giglio. The Director of Photography is Joe Collins. And the Producer is Maureen Matson.
h/t Moonstar Productions – Dara Weller Executive Producer
For more information about the film please go to: arapahotruths.com