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The content we watch may reflect our world, but it is also a powerful tool that shapes it. For a long time, the portrayals of Native culture and peoples were minimized and stereotyped in pop culture, thus robbing all of us of a fuller, richer understanding of our world. The future is already looking brighter as we are beyond excited that Native actors, directors, producers, show runners, and others are getting the recognition they deserve in the entertainment industry.
Take this opportunity to watch one (or all!) of our viewing recommendations and enter worlds that may be more connected to yours than you might think!
Movies we think you’ll enjoy
Rez Ball (2024)
After losing their star player, a high school basketball team rooted in Native American culture must unite to keep their state championship dreams alive.
Netflix
Fancy Dance (2023)
Following her sister's disappearance, a Native American hustler kidnaps her niece from the child's white grandparents and sets out for the state powwow in hopes of keeping what is left of their family intact.
Apple TV
Killers of the Flower Moon (2023)
The latest film from director Martin Scorsese follows the 1920s FBI investigation of the murders of the Osage Tribe after oil is found on their land.Nominated for 10 Oscars, including Best Picture.
Apple TV
Slash/Back (2022)
A science fiction story about a group of Inuit friends who must fight back against an alien invasion with their makeshift weapons and horror movie knowledge.
Hulu
Lakota Nation vs. United States (2022)
A documentary on the Lakota peoples fight to reclaim control of the sacred Black Hills
Amazon (AMC+)
Frybread Face and Me (2023)
A Navajo boy from San Diego experiences a cultural awakening when he spends summer vacation with his precocious cousin and their relatives on the reservation.
Netflix
War Pony (2023)
The interlocking stories of two young Oglala Lakota men grappling with a world built against them as they navigate their unique paths to manhood.
Paramount+
Waikiki (2020)
When a hula dancer on the run crashes into a broken spirit of a man, they begin a journey into a hidden world, developing a connection through humanity, nature, and culture.
Prime Video
The Unknown Country (2022)
A young woman grieving for past losses receives an unexpected invitation, leading her on a solitary road trip across the American Midwest.
Prime VideoTelevision shows we think you’ll enjoy
Reservation Dogs
Four teenage friends experience the trials and tribulations of growing up while navigating life on their reservation in rural Oklahoma.
Hulu
Echo
Maya Lopez returns to her hometown where she must come to terms with her past, reconnect with her Native American roots, and embrace her family and community.
Disney+
Mohawk Girls
Four twenty-something Indigenous women try to find love and their place in the world ; but, in a small community where friends have dated everyone on the rez, or the hot new guy turns out to be a cousin, it's not that simple.
Peacock
Molly of Denali
The daily adventures of 10-year-old Alaska native, Molly Mabray, her family, her dog Suki, and her friends, Tooey and Trini.
PBS KidsEXPLORE WAYS TO CELEBRATE TOGETHER
There are many ways to immerse yourself in Native culture and appreciation. From social dances to a virtual book club with our President and CEO, Cheryl Crazy Bull, everything you need is below. We have also included resources like discussion guides and videos to create a rich and interactive experience.
