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CHECKLIST for
CHOOSING & USING

cast

&

crew

Choosing films written, directed and produced by Indigenous-identifying Peoples allow for their voices and stories to be heard. Indigenous casting employs underrepresented talent. 

language

Choosing films with Indigenous language soundtracks  promotes language revitalization efforts, increases audience awareness of links between language and culture, and supports reading skills. 

distribution

Choosing films distributed by Indigenous-production companies, distributors & film festivals supports alternatives to commercially-driven films that often marginalize Indigenous Peoples.

story

Choosing films that showcase the stories of Indigenous women, youth and two-spirited characters provide healthy counter-narratives to mainstream depictions of society.

land

Choosing films that identify which Indigenous Peoples, territories and nations (land areas) are represented allow audiences to learn more about the mosaic of Indigenous Peoples and their realities.

accolades

Choosing short films received positively by Indigenous film critics & scholars or recommended to you by Indigenous Peoples might make good screening choices.

Checklist

© 2019 by J. Ship

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