"7th Generation is about Oglala Lakota tribal member Jim Warne's efforts in helping Tribal Nations find a way to succeed in a contemporary American system and still remain Indian at heart ~ John-L Voth, Director and Editor.
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Title: 7th Generation (2015)
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This film covers generations of history, including the perspectives of Jim E Warne (Oglala Lakota) an advocate and educator. His story of the 7th Generation touches many levels of history and the unknown experiences of past generations. This documentary addresses historical and current perspectives from elders and community members with a focus on a positive future for our youth - the 7th Generation... Native Driven Network filmed the Native Learning Center (Seminole Tribes of Florida) national conference and witnessed Jim's "7th Generation" lecture. Research, interviews and film of historical sites and Tribal communities are utilized to tell the story of the history and the future for the 7th generation. Jim is an Oglala Lakota Tribal member and his family is from the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. Jim was raised with the Lakota Way. His perspectives and teachings of the Lakota history are infused throughout the film. The "7th Generation" stories include: . Wounded Knee . ... Written by Jim Warne
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10 November 2015 (USA) See more »Company Credits
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Jim Warne's tells the truth in a story for all Americans to see. History is written by the winners and it rarely the contain the key elements of the truth when told to future generations. Especially in the case of the American Indians, who have persevered through generational trauma that even effects their youths of today. Through documented historical facts, Jim is able to speak honestly in a voice that powerfully tells of a horrific past, with the a tenacity of people that are forever hopeful in this 7th Generation that will bring their beautiful culture to the world to heal the divides and unite humanity.