Naturally Native (1999)
Naturally Native follows the lives, loves, pain, joy and relationships of three sisters as they attempt to start their own business. Of American Indian ancestry, but adopted by white foster parents as young children, each sister has her own identity issues and each has chosen a very different career path. Now dedicated to starting a Native cosmetic business, they attempt to overcome obstacles both in the business world and in the home. A touching love story of family and culture, Naturally Native also interweaves a subtle, but strong wake-up call regarding the treatment of Native people in corporate America. Naturally Native also provides some insight into tribal infrastructure and gaming issues.
Directors: Valerie Red-Horse, Jennifer Wynne Farmer.
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Valerie Red-Horse as Vickie Lewis Bighawk |
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Yvonne Russo as Joanne Chapa |
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Irene Bedard as Tanya Lewis |
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Kimberly Guerrero as Karen Lewis |
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Pato Hoffmann as Steve Bighawk |
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Mark Abbott as Mark |
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Collin Bernsen as Craig |
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Mary Kay Place as Madame Celeste |
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Carol Potter as Rape Counselor |
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Floyd 'Red Crow' Westerman as Chairman Pico |
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Max Gail as Mr. Carson |
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Jerry Rector as Policeman |
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Kevin Cloud Brechner as Extra |
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Lowell Raven as Vickie Lewis Bighawk's son |
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Courtney Red-Horse Mohl as Vickie Lewis Bighawk's Daughter |
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Robert J. Thissen as Party Cook |
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Akima as |
| Crew | Michael R. Holm | Second Unit |
| Visual Effects | Andy Lichtstein | Color Designer |
| Writing | Valerie Red-Horse | Writer |
| Production | Yvonne Russo | Producer |
| Directing | Valerie Red-Horse | Director |
| Crew | Chris Estes | Loader |
| Costume & Make-Up | Irene Fredericks | Costume Design |
| Crew | Shelly Little Feather | Stand In |
| Directing | Jennifer Wynne Farmer | Director |
| Production | Donise Hardy | Casting |
| Production | Jory Weitz | Casting |
| Crew | Con Schell | Stunts |
| Camera | Selvyn Price | Camera Intern |
| Production | Pam Auer | Line Producer |
| Production | Dawn Jackson | Executive Producer |
| Crew | Debby VanPoucke | Post Production Supervisor |
| Production | Valerie Red-Horse | Producer |
| Art | Kee Miller | Production Design |
| Crew | Troy Swezey | Cableman |
| Camera | Le Richardson | Grip |
| Sound | Murielle Hamilton | Music |
| Editing | Lorraine Salk | Editor |
| Crew | Shawn Ian Kerkhoff | Sound Design Assistant |
| Sound | Lisa Hannan | Sound Effects Editor |
| Sound | Jussi Tegelman | Sound mixer |
| Crew | Robert J. Thissen | Production Office Assistant |
| Art | Lisa De Alva | Property Master |
| Directing | Lawrence Kane | Assistant Director |
| Camera | Bruce L. Finn | Director of Photography |
