Video Letters from Prison

Video Letters from Prison

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Embark on a journey of transformation as one family from the Pine Ridge Reservation of South Dakota finds healing through the path of the heart. Video Letters from Prison follows the lives of three Oglala Lakota sisters as they reconnect with their incarcerated father via a series of video letters. The Poor Bear girls are not sure they even want to connect—but their mother, Cindy, helps them overcome reluctance and hurt to participate in the letters. The change in her girls is immediate and beautiful. Connecting life’s paths, Video Letters from Prison is a road flooded with emotions and spiritual growth.

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Home DVD, Educational DVD, Educational+ DVD, Home Streaming, Educational Streaming

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Educational Resources: Viewer Discussion Guide; Educational Guide Grades 7-9; Educational Guide Grades 10-Higher Education
Program Length:
57 minutes
Producer and Director: Milt Lee (Cheyenne River Sioux)
Written by: Jamie Lee
Music by: Gordy Pratt
Format: DVD & Digital Download
Public Broadcast Release: May 2010

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Walt Pourier

Vice Chair

Walt is Oglala Lakota and created the logo for Urban Rez. He is Creative Director, owner of Nakota Designs Advertising Designs and Graphics. Executive Director of the Stronghold Society nonprofit dedicated to instilling hope and supporting youth movements through Live Life Call To Action Campaigns.

JORDANA BASS

Project Coordinator​

(Hataža Mani Winga)​

"Cinema Aficionado"

Role: Jordana is excited to engage with different Native/Indigenous communities. Her passion for working with youth will help develop the Native Youth Media Project. She will also assist with the Creative Shorts Fellowship (CSF) to help organize deliverables for filmmakers.