Producer Profile: Randy Vasquez and Jonathan Skurnik
Series: Native Producer Profile
From: AIROS
Length: 00:17:55
Ben Kreimer speaks with filmmakers Randy Vasquez and Jonathan Skurnik of the new award winning documentary, The Thick Dark Fog. The film tells the story of Walter Littlemoon, Lakota, as he confronts the memories and lingering trauma surrounding his experience as a child in a Native American boarding school. Littlemoon's traumatic experience at the boarding school became deeply rooted into his being, causing him great mental and emotional pain well into his adult years. Prior to seeking psychological help, he had a name for his state of mind: "The thick dark fog."
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Piece Description
Ben Kreimer speaks with filmmakers Randy Vasquez and Jonathan Skurnik of the new award winning documentary, The Thick Dark Fog. The film tells the story of Walter Littlemoon, Lakota, as he confronts the memories and lingering trauma surrounding his experience as a child in a Native American boarding school. Littlemoon's traumatic experience at the boarding school became deeply rooted into his being, causing him great mental and emotional pain well into his adult years. Prior to seeking psychological help, he had a name for his state of mind: "The thick dark fog."
Musical Works
| Title | Artist | Album | Label | Year | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reservation Blues | Jim Boyd and Sherman Alexie | Reservation Blues: The Soundtrack. | Thunderwolf | 1995 | 00:30 |
