California Indian (2011)
Nick Thomas, a Pomo Indian and a successful Los Angeles radio host, is forced back to the reservation to help his brother Chi, and tribal leader Rich Knight lead the Tule Lake Rancheria out of danger from a seedy casino investor. At risk is whether the Native American Tribe members decide to accept a payment for instant gratification, or retain rights over the Casino project for a long-term benefit. Based on a true story and actual events at the Pomo Indian Tribe reservation in Northern California. The struggles inherent on reservations today are depicted in this true to life drama transcending current stereotypes of modern Native American culture to showcase the depths of the heritage that thrives today.
Director: Timothy Andrew Ramos
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Gary Farmer as Rich Knight |
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Mark Boone Junior as Jonathan Jensen |
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Timothy Andrew Ramos as Nick Thomas |
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Gil Birmingham as Charles 'Chi' Thomas |
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Julia Jones as April Cordova |
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Emil Zidek as Todd Garrett |
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Dennis Banks as Himself |
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Jaime Boggs as Casino Tribal Leader |
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Fiona Byrnes as Party Girl |
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Clayton Duncan as Leonard |
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Andre Dupont as Brian |
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Steve Eggie Elliot as Elmer Ellis |
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Steve Eggie Elliot as Elmer Ellis |
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Kathleen Escude as Nurse |
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Suna Flores as Front Desk Attendent |
| Production | Chris Eyre | Producer |
| Directing | Timothy Andrew Ramos | Director |
| Writing | Timothy Andrew Ramos | Writer |
| Production | Richard Castaniero | Producer |
| Production | Duane Allen Humeyestewa | Producer |
| Production | Michael Huens | Producer |
| Production | Laurie Kinzer-Ramos | Executive Producer |
| Production | Timothy Andrew Ramos | Executive Producer |
| Sound | Marcos Loya | Music |
| Crew | Paul Barrera | Cinematography |
| Crew | Steve Gatlin | Cinematography |
| Camera | Duane Allen Humeyestewa | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Peter Fuller | Editor |
| Editing | Sean Humphries | Editor |
| Editing | Paul Renner | Editor |
| Art | Scott Christopher Clark | Production Design |
| Art | Roland G. Ludlow | Art Direction |
| Costume & Make-Up | Laurie Kinzer-Ramos | Costume Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Sunny Nelson | Costume Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Morganne Newson | Costume Design |
| Sound | John List | Sound mixer |
| Sound | John Graves | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Camera | Paul Barrera | Camera Operator |
| Camera | Steve Gatlin | Camera Operator |
| Camera | Nick Campbell | Grip |
| Camera | Ryan Carbrey | Grip |
| Camera | Rob Ji | Grip |
| Lighting | Chad Eshbaugh | Best Boy Electric |
| Camera | Kim Leonard | Grip |
| Lighting | Oliver Larry | Gaffer |
| Lighting | Jason Webster | Gaffer |
