Monday, April 25, 2016

Missing Threads Named Best Short Documentary at Albuquerque Film and Music Experience

On Thursday April 21, 2016 Missing Threads: The Story of the Wisconsin Indian Child Welfare Act showed at the Albuquerque Film and Music Experience (AFME). The 57 minute documentary generated a thoughtful conversation among attendees following the screening.

We received congratulations from many festival attendees for covering an important issue. The personal stories of Loa Porter (Ho-Chunk) and Eugene White-fish (Forest County Potawatomi) were particularly moving for those who viewed the film. Though the film is specific to the process and methods used by Wisconsin's 11 tribes and state government in passing the law, many aspects are applicable to other states with significant Native populations as well.

On Saturday April 23, Missing Threads was announced as the 2016 Best Short Documentary by AFME. It was a welcome surprise to the team who made the film and will help to raise awareness of the issues described in the film.

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