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: Jennifer Wynne Farmer, Valerie Red-Horse.
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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 |
| Production | Pam Auer | Line Producer |
| Production | Dawn Jackson | Executive Producer |
| Production | Valerie Red-Horse | Producer |
| Production | Yvonne Russo | Producer |
| Sound | Murielle Hamilton | Music |
| Editing | Lorraine Salk | Editor |
| Production | Donise Hardy | Casting |
| Production | Jory Weitz | Casting |
| Art | Kee Miller | Production Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Irene Fredericks | Costume Design |
| Crew | Michael R. Holm | Second Unit |
| Sound | Lisa Hannan | Sound Effects Editor |
| Crew | Shawn Ian Kerkhoff | Sound Design Assistant |
| Crew | Troy Swezey | Cableman |
| Sound | Jussi Tegelman | Sound mixer |
| Crew | Debby VanPoucke | Post Production Supervisor |
| Crew | Con Schell | Stunts |
| Crew | Chris Estes | Loader |
| Camera | Selvyn Price | Camera Intern |
| Camera | Le Richardson | Grip |
| Visual Effects | Andy Lichtstein | Color Designer |
| Crew | Shelly Little Feather | Stand In |
| Crew | Robert J. Thissen | Production Office Assistant |
| Directing | Jennifer Wynne Farmer | Director |
| Directing | Valerie Red-Horse | Director |
| Writing | Valerie Red-Horse | Writer |
| Art | Lisa De Alva | Property Master |
| Directing | Lawrence Kane | Assistant Director |
| Camera | Bruce L. Finn | Director of Photography |
