Urban Rez is a 2013 American documentary film[1] about the repercussions of the Urban Relocation Program[2] (1952–1973), the greatest voluntary upheaval of Native Americans during the 20th century. It was directed by Larry T. Pourier and written by Lisa D. Olken.[3]
| Urban Rez | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Documentary |
| Written by | Lisa D. Olken |
| Directed by | Larry T. Pourier |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Producer | Lisa D. Olken |
| Running time | 57 minutes |
| Production company | Vision Maker Media |
| Original release | |
| Network | PBS |
| Release | October 27, 2013 |
The film examines policies that encouraged Native Americans to relocate.[4] The documentary focuses on Native Americans in rural areas.[5] The film uses personal stories and modern-day analysis to reflect on the Voluntary Relocation Program.[6]
Reception
editThe film won the 2013 Heartland Emmy Award for Best Cultural Documentary, was an Official Selection to the 2013 Native American Indian & Video Festival of the Southeast, and was the Best Documentary Short Winner at the 2013 American Indian Festival.[8]
In addition, the film screened at the 2014 First Nations Film and Video Festival.[9]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Ostrow, Joanne. ""Urban Rez," RMPBS documentary on American Indians, goes global". The Denver Post. Retrieved 8 September 2020.
- ^ Saldo, Carrie (2013-05-06). "Defunct Relocation Policy Still Impacts American Indians".
- ^ Marema, Tim (2013-10-23). "'URBAN REZ': THE INDIAN RELOCATION PROGRAM".
- ^ "Urban Rez | Local Programs | Rocky Mountain PBS". Urban Rez | Local Programs | Rocky Mountain PBS. Retrieved 2018-12-30.
- ^ "'Urban Rez': The Indian Relocation Program – Daily Yonder". Retrieved 2018-12-30.
- ^ Brown, Toyacoyah (2013-10-24). "Urban Rez Explores the Modern-Day Effects of the Relocation Program".
- ^ ""Urban Rez," RMPBS documentary on American Indians, goes global". The Denver Post. 2014-07-03. Retrieved 2018-12-30.
- ^ "Urban Rez – American Film Showcase".
- ^ Whitepigeon, Monica. "FIRST NATIONS FILM & VIDEO FESTIVAL RETURNS FOR SPRING". Native News Online.
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