What people are saying about Missing Threads...

It is absolutely an incredible piece.  Great work!

Sarah Wittmann
Event Coordinator, National Indian Child Welfare Association

 

Of course I was aware of the tragic circumstances in tribal communities that led to the passage of the Indian Child Welfare Act, but Missing Threads put faces to those tragedies for children, children who lost their families and culture by placement into foster care. These are not just any faces, but the faces of Wisconsin tribal leaders, which makes it so much more poignant, to know that the very Indian children harmed by the lack of a law to protect them were also part of the movement that successfully incorporated ICWA into Wisconsin law. The story could not be more inspiring!

Merriel Kruse
Quality Review Section, Bureau of Performance Management, Division of Management Services, Wisconsin Department of Children and Families

  

I thought the film was powerful, moving and extremely informative. 

Tania Cornelius, CSW, MSW
Tribal and Legislative Affairs Specialist, Wisconsin Department of Children and Families

I loved it. It was emotional and heart felt….really bringing the true reason behind the efforts to codify. 

Carol Corn
Menominee Tribal Social Services

Behind the Scenes Photos

In Forest County Potawatomi courtroom.

Susan Reetz, Judge Eugene White-fish and James Botsford.

 Brian Alberth setting up shot. (Susan Reetz as stand-in.)

Filming interview with Judge Eugene White-fish.

Michelle Danforth and Colleen Parquette taking a selfie between takes.

Brian Alberth and Loa Porter before the camera began rolling.

Loa Porter and two of her adorable gandchildren.

Brian Alberth, Michelle Danforth and Colleen Parquette during set up for filming with
Judge Eugene White-fish at Forest County Potawatomi tribal court.

At the Forest County Potawatomi Tribal Court.

Set up for interview with Judge Eugene White-fish.

The "missing threads" sash.

The "missing threads" sash.