Courage (2025)
When a young Native American boy struggles with self-confidence and societal expectations, his uncle introduces him to the transformative art of Hoop Dance. Through this tradition, he discovers strength, resilience, and the courage to embrace his heritage. Inspired by true events, Courage is a heartfelt story about identity and empowerment.
Director: Eric Michael Hernandez
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Cara Jade Myers as Jean |
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Stephanie Despain as Miss Johnson |
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Mateo Ulibarri as Eric |
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PJ Vegas as Tony |
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Terry Goedel as Uncle Terry |
| Directing | Eric Michael Hernandez | Director |
| Writing | Eric Michael Hernandez | Writer |
| Production | Mario Contini | Producer's Assistant |
| Production | Pyet Despain | Co-Producer |
| Production | Eric Michael Hernandez | Executive Producer |
| Production | Cara Jade Myers | Producer's Assistant |
| Sound | Genevieve Gros-Louis | Music Producer |
| Crew | Mario Contini | Cinematography |
| Editing | Jessica Baclesse | Editor |
| Costume & Make-Up | Petra Battiest | Makeup Department Head |
| Sound | Aaron Glascock | Sound Designer |
| Camera | Ari Robbins | Camera Operator |
| Editing | Stephen Derluguian | Colorist |
| Sound | Clinton Welander | Scoring Mixer |