2011 Native American Film + Video Festival March 31 - April 3, 2011 Organized by the Film and Video Center (FVC) of the National Museum of the American Indian, the Native American Film + Video Festival celebrates the creative energy of Native American directors, producers, writers, actors, musicians, cultural activists, and the many others who support their endeavors. More...
The Film and Video Center of the National Museum of the American Indian in association with Cinema Tropical presents: 2501 Migrants: A Journey (2009, 54 min. Mexico) Director: Yolanda Cruz (Chatin).
Thursday, October 28, 6pm Saturday, October 30, 2pm
When Zapotec artist Alejandro Santiago returns home to Teococuilco, Oaxaca, he finds a virtual ghost town. In response, he creates a monumental art installation comprised of 2,501 life-size ceramic sculptures that pays homage to each person who left the village in search of a better life. This feature documentary explores questions of art, artist, and indigenous community in the context of global migration.
Discussion with director Yolanda Cruz follows both screenings.
Admission is free.
National Museum of the American Indian One Bowling Green, New York, NY. Reservations are recommended: www.nativenetworks.si.edu/nn.html or (212) 514-3737. Subway: 4/5 to Bowling Green, R/W to Whitehall, 1 to South Ferry.
March 31 - April 3, 2011 
