Urban Rez | |
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Genre | Documentary |
Written by | Lisa D. Olken |
Directed by | Larry T. Pourier |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
Production | |
Producer | Lisa D. Olken |
Running time | 57 minutes |
Production company | Vision Maker Media |
Original release | |
Network | KRMA-TV Public Television |
Release | October 27, 2013 |
Urban Rez is a 2013 American documentary film [1] about the repercussions of the Urban Relocation Program [2] (1952–1973), the greatest voluntary upheaval of Native Americans during the 20th century. It was directed by Larry T. Pourier and written by Lisa D. Olken. [3]
The film examines policies that encouraged Native Americans to relocate. [4] The documentary focuses on Native Americans in rural areas. [5] The film uses personal stories and modern-day analysis to reflect on the Voluntary Relocation Program. [6]
The documentary was released on PBS. [7]
The film won the 2013 Heartland Emmy Award for Best Cultural Documentary, was an Official Selection to the 2013 Native American Indian & Video Festival of the Southeast, and was the Best Documentary Short Winner at the 2013 American Indian Festival. [8]
In addition, the film screened at the 2014 First Nations Film and Video Festival. [9]
Urban Rez | |
---|---|
Genre | Documentary |
Written by | Lisa D. Olken |
Directed by | Larry T. Pourier |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
Production | |
Producer | Lisa D. Olken |
Running time | 57 minutes |
Production company | Vision Maker Media |
Original release | |
Network | KRMA-TV Public Television |
Release | October 27, 2013 |
Urban Rez is a 2013 American documentary film [1] about the repercussions of the Urban Relocation Program [2] (1952–1973), the greatest voluntary upheaval of Native Americans during the 20th century. It was directed by Larry T. Pourier and written by Lisa D. Olken. [3]
The film examines policies that encouraged Native Americans to relocate. [4] The documentary focuses on Native Americans in rural areas. [5] The film uses personal stories and modern-day analysis to reflect on the Voluntary Relocation Program. [6]
The documentary was released on PBS. [7]
The film won the 2013 Heartland Emmy Award for Best Cultural Documentary, was an Official Selection to the 2013 Native American Indian & Video Festival of the Southeast, and was the Best Documentary Short Winner at the 2013 American Indian Festival. [8]
In addition, the film screened at the 2014 First Nations Film and Video Festival. [9]