In Plain Sight (2023)
In Plain Sight, directed by TommyJohn Finston and Logan MacDonald is a brief introduction to social and political problems that the Narragansett Trial Nation of Rhode Island face. In this short film, we follow the lives of Bella and Randy Noka who are Tribal Elders as they bring awareness to struggles they and their tribe have faced from local communities and the State of Rhode Island. This episodic short recounts first hand stories of the 2003 Narragansett Smoke Shop Raid, which was a traumatic event resulting in years of economic stagnation and grief.
Directors: TommyJohn Finston, Logan MacDonald.
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Bella Noka as Herself |
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Randy Noka as Himself |
| Directing | TommyJohn Finston | Director |
| Production | TommyJohn Finston | Producer |
| Editing | TommyJohn Finston | Editor |
| Camera | Ben Thayorath | Director of Photography |
| Camera | Connor Zisk | First Assistant Camera |
| Camera | Michael Fabian | Second Assistant Camera |
| Camera | Terry Abbas | Second Assistant Camera |
| Sound | Owen O’Sullivan | Production Sound Mixer |
| Sound | Owen Tierney | Production Sound Mixer |
| Lighting | Christoff Bandele | Gaffer |
| Camera | Calyia Varell | Key Grip |
| Camera | Ryan Carroll | BTS Videographer |
| Camera | Jane Wilson | BTS Videographer |
| Camera | Haeden Bangura | Digital Imaging Technician |
| Sound | Max Ehmett | Sound Post Production Coordinator |
| Editing | Ben Thayorath | Color Grading |
| Directing | Logan MacDonald | Director |
| Production | Logan MacDonald | Producer |
| Writing | Logan MacDonald | Writer |
