WHY THE WOMEN IN MY FAMILY DON’T DRINK WHISKEY

Director Theda NewBreast

USA * 7 min.* Doc Short

Won 2013 Red Nation Film Award of Excellence “Best Documentary Short”

The Blackfoot Confederacy and Theda NewBreast’s family were hurt by historical traumas and alcohol abuse. So much language, ceremony lost for a while. Blackfeet are now re-claiming and capturing their spirit, their soul, their children, ceremonies, language. This short doc film is dedicated to Theda’s mother who is now 75 years old. Her mother helped her as a child in stopping the colonization with this generation.

Event Date: Saturday, March 29, 2014

Event Producer: Red Nation Celebration Institute

Event Location: Laemmle ‘Music Hall’ Theatre | 9036 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills

Event Times: 1:40pm

Admission: $7.00 per ticket, per person