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    7 Indigenous Films About Reciprocity Released To Honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day

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    A moment from "Diiyeghan naii Taii Tr’eedaa (We Will Walk the Trail of our Ancestors)" by Princess Daazhraii Johnson and Alisha Carlson (Gwich’in), one of the seven Indigenous-made short films in Season One of Reciprocity Project.

    Following an award-winning film festival run, season one of Reciprocity Project is now streaming for free on Reciprocity.org and REI's YouTube Channel

    SEATTLE -- (SPW) --

    A unique series of original films made by Indigenous creators on their homelands is now free for all to watch. These seven short films make up the first season of Reciprocity Project, which answers the question: "What does 'reciprocity' mean to your community?" In honor of Indigenous Peoples' Day, the films are free to stream starting today at www.reciprocity.org and on REI's YouTube channel. Reciprocity Project is a collaboration between Nia Tero and Upstander Project in association with REI Co-op Studios.

    "Stories from Indigenous peoples about being in reciprocity with the Earth are essential in delivering messages of truth, healing, and transformative change," said executive producer Tracy Rector, who is also Managing Director, Storytelling, at Nia Tero. "Our survival is the result of the efforts of many ancestors that have come before us, and with the Reciprocity Project films as a guide, we ask ourselves – and you: what kind of ancestor do you want to be?"

    Reciprocity Project season one showcases films created within Indigenous communities across Turtle Island in the U.S. and Colombia. The filmmakers worked alongside community partners, infusing the films with unique perspectives on reciprocity and relationship to land and animals.

    "Our shared vision is a paradigm shift toward each of us living in reciprocity – taking good care of each other, our families, neighbors and communities," said Reciprocity Project producer Adam Mazo, who is also Creative Director at Upstander Project.

    As the world navigates an escalating climate crisis, Reciprocity Project films uplift Indigenous value systems that have bolstered communities since time immemorial.

    "We believe stories can inspire a more equitable, empathetic outdoor community, and we are committed to elevating diversity and representation in the storytellers we partner with," says Paolo Mottola, REI Co-op's Director of Content and Media.

    The Reciprocity Project is now in production for its second season with a new cohort of Indigenous filmmakers from Kenya, Finland, Sierra Leone, Rotuma, Taiwan, United States, and beyond.  

    In addition to watching the films, you can read more information about the filmmakers and view discussion guides on the Reciprocity Project website: www.reciprocity.org.

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    Liz Charky Directs a Playful and Reflective Video For Henry Hall’s “Tiny Door”

    Thursday, November 14, 2024
    Henry Hall - Tiny Door

    Directed by Liz Charky, the music video for Henry Hall’s ‘Tiny Door’ is a playful and profound exploration of the song’s intriguing perspective on love. Silly moments and serious heartbreak are skillfully weaved together in a series of cheeky, dreamy, profound, and sometimes psychedelic scenes. “I am a huge fan of love songs that have an unusual, hyper-specific perspective on love,” says Hall. “That’s what I wanted to do with ‘Tiny Door.’ It’s about loving someone unconditionally while recognizing that love is something that isn’t always straightforward — I think that’s something we all attempt to come to terms with in our lives. I thought it was a unique yet universal detail about love and therefore an intriguing subject matter for a song. Even though the song is a ballad at its core, it still has a lighthearted sense of humor to it — that’s really portrayed well by Liz, and Ellin Aldana, our cinematographer.” Charky explains, “When I first listened to the song, I felt it was a love song full of longing with a kind of wishful melancholy. As I spoke with Henry about his intention behind the lyrics and sound, I was assured that I'd need to explore heartbreak in a nuanced way – with a degree of levity and playfulness. For me, falling in and out of love runs the full course of human expression. Love and heartbreak can be so emotionally intense and sometimes lonely, other times quite goofy or liberating. In developing the concept, I focused on both the literal and figurative ways that falling in and out of love might look like. So, you see Henry and co-star Franny Arnautou falling, flying, dancing, raging, winking, smiling, and... Read More

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